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Wasgatt Family History

Wasgatt 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: Cassatt, Cashatt, Waggett, Baskett, Asato, Agate, Nagata, Walcott

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Where is the Wasgatt family from?

You can see how Wasgatt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wasgatt family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Wasgatt families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Wasgatt families living in Lancashire. This was about 43% of all the recorded Wasgatt's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Wasgatt families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wasgatt 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 Wasgatt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wasgatt. 34% of Wasgatt men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Lawyer
    34%
  • Dentist
    34%

What Wasgatt family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Wasgatt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wasgatt 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 96 immigration records available for the last name Wasgatt. 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 211 military records available for the last name Wasgatt. For the veterans among your Wasgatt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wasgatt lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2000, in the United States, Wasgatt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Wasgatt in 1965 was 67, and 95 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wasgatt

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wasgatt 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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