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Waskiewicz Family History

Waskiewicz Surname Meaning

Polish (Waśkiewicz): patronymic from Wasek a pet form of the personal name Wasyl.

Polish form of Greek Basileios (see Basil).

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


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Where is the Waskiewicz family from?

You can see how Waskiewicz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Waskiewicz family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Waskiewicz families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 12 Waskiewicz families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 16% of all the recorded Waskiewicz's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Waskiewicz families in 1920.
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What did your Waskiewicz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Waskiewicz. 35% of Waskiewicz men worked as a Laborer and 21% of Waskiewicz women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Waskiewicz were Farm Laborer and Weaver.

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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
    35%
  • Farmer
    12%
  • Machinist
    10%
  • Farm Laborer
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    21%
  • Waitress
    15%
  • Housework
    9%
  • Weaver
    9%

What Waskiewicz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Waskiewicz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Waskiewicz 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 447 immigration records available for the last name Waskiewicz. 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 780 military records available for the last name Waskiewicz. For the veterans among your Waskiewicz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Waskiewicz lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Waskiewicz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Waskiewicz in 1962 was 73, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Waskiewicz 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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