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Wasdon Family History

Wasdon 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: Wason, Wasden, Wasson, Waldon, Wasdin, Easton, Jason, Cardon, Hasson

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Where is the Wasdon family from?

You can see how Wasdon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wasdon family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Wasdon families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Wasdon families living in Alabama. This was 100% of all the recorded Wasdon's in USA. Alabama had the highest population of Wasdon families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wasdon 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 195 census records available for the last name Wasdon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wasdon 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Wasdon. 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 31 military records available for the last name Wasdon. For the veterans among your Wasdon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wasdon lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2002, in the United States, Wasdon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Wasdon in 1961 was 24, and 16 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wasdon 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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