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Wasilewsky Family History

Wasilewsky 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: Wasilewski, Wasielewski, Wilensky, Zalewski, Warshawsky, Kwasniewski

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Where is the Wasilewsky family from?

You can see how Wasilewsky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wasilewsky family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Wasilewsky families living in Connecticut. This was about 50% of all the recorded Wasilewsky's in USA. Connecticut had the highest population of Wasilewsky families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wasilewsky 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 Wasilewsky ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wasilewsky. 100% of Wasilewsky 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
    100%

What Wasilewsky family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 136 census records available for the last name Wasilewsky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wasilewsky 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 621 immigration records available for the last name Wasilewsky. 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 56 military records available for the last name Wasilewsky. For the veterans among your Wasilewsky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wasilewsky lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2001, in the United States, Wasilewsky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Wasilewsky in 1963 was 75, and 67 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wasilewsky

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wasilewsky 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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