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Wasem Family History

Wasem Surname Meaning

German: variant of Wasmer. Muslim: variant of Wasim.

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


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Where is the Wasem family from?

You can see how Wasem families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wasem family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Wasem families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 9 Wasem families living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Wasem's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Wasem families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wasem 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 Wasem ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Wasem. 100% of Wasem 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%

What Wasem family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Wasem. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wasem 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 332 immigration records available for the last name Wasem. 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 633 military records available for the last name Wasem. For the veterans among your Wasem ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wasem lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2003, in the United States, Wasem life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Wasem in 1955 was 70, and 70 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wasem 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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