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Wasden Family History

Wasden Surname Meaning

English (Yorkshire): possibly a variant of Woolston.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Wasden family from?

You can see how Wasden families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wasden family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Wasden families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 34 Wasden families living in Yorkshire. This was about 71% of all the recorded Wasden's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Wasden families in 1891.
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What did your Wasden ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Wasden. 100% of Wasden women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Wasden. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wasden 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 202 immigration records available for the last name Wasden. 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 535 military records available for the last name Wasden. For the veterans among your Wasden ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wasden lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Wasden life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Wasden in 1963 was 51, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wasden 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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