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Wasim Family History

Wasim Surname Meaning

Muslim (mainly the Indian subcontinent): from the personal name Wasīm from wasīm ‘beautiful handsome’. Compare Waseem.

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


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Where is the Wasim family from?

You can see how Wasim families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wasim family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wasim families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Wasim families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Wasim's in USA. New York had the highest population of Wasim families in 1880.
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What did your Wasim ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wasim. 100% of Wasim women worked as a Clerk.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

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Census Records

There are 97 census records available for the last name Wasim. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wasim 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Wasim. 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 15 military records available for the last name Wasim. For the veterans among your Wasim ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wasim lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wasim 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wasim

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