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Waskey Family History

Waskey Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Polish Wasko or a similar name.

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


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Where is the Waskey family from?

You can see how Waskey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Waskey family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Waskey families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Waskey families living in Warwickshire. This was about 30% of all the recorded Waskey's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Waskey families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Waskey 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 Waskey ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Waskey. 100% of Waskey 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%

What Waskey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Waskey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Waskey 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 115 immigration records available for the last name Waskey. 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 540 military records available for the last name Waskey. For the veterans among your Waskey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Waskey lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Waskey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Waskey in 1950 was 64, and 75 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Waskey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Waskey 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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