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Waser Family History

Waser Surname Meaning

German: topographic name for someone who lived on grass-covered land from Middle High German wase ‘meadow pasture’ + -er suffix denoting an inhabitant.

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Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Wasser.

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


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Where is the Waser family from?

You can see how Waser families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Waser family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Waser families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Waser families living in London. This was about 57% of all the recorded Waser's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Waser families in 1891.
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What did your Waser ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Waser. 100% of Waser 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 Waser. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Waser 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 761 immigration records available for the last name Waser. 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 500 military records available for the last name Waser. For the veterans among your Waser ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Waser lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Waser life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Waser in 1962 was 76, and 25 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Waser 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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