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Wasemann Family History

Wasemann 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: Wesemann, Hasemann, Wassmann, Wagemann, Rosemann, Hagemann, Baseman

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Where is the Wasemann family from?

You can see how Wasemann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wasemann family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wasemann families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Wasemann families living in Illinois. This was about 60% of all the recorded Wasemann's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Wasemann families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wasemann 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 116 census records available for the last name Wasemann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wasemann 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Wasemann. 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 37 military records available for the last name Wasemann. For the veterans among your Wasemann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wasemann lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2001, in the United States, Wasemann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Wasemann in 1961 was 55, and 83 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wasemann 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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