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Wascomb Family History

Wascomb Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Bascomb, Wascom, Liscomb, Acomb, Barcomb, Lashomb, Bascom, Wiscombe

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Where is the Wascomb family from?

You can see how Wascomb families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wascomb family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1911. The most Wascomb families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 3 Wascomb families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Wascomb's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Wascomb families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wascomb surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 212 census records available for the last name Wascomb. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wascomb census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 642 immigration records available for the last name Wascomb. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 14 military records available for the last name Wascomb. For the veterans among your Wascomb ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wascomb lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2003, in the United States, Wascomb life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Wascomb in 1970 was 72, and 71 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wascomb ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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