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Wasek Family History

Wasek 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: Lasek, Pasek, Wasik, Waser, Hasek, Walek, Masek, Jasek, Wasem, Wanek

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Where is the Wasek family from?

You can see how Wasek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wasek family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Wasek families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Wasek family living in Derbyshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Wasek's in United Kingdom. Derbyshire had the highest population of Wasek families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wasek surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Wasek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wasek. 34% of Wasek men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Wasek women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wasek were Laborer and Operator.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    34%
  • Pressman
    17%
  • Welder
    17%
  • Laborer
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    50%
  • Operator
    50%

What Wasek family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 665 census records available for the last name Wasek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wasek 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 180 immigration records available for the last name Wasek. 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 128 military records available for the last name Wasek. For the veterans among your Wasek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wasek lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Wasek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Wasek in 1958 was 54, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wasek 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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