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Waskom Family History

Waskom Surname Meaning

Variant of Wascom. This surname is most common in IN and LA.

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


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Where is the Waskom family from?

You can see how Waskom families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Waskom family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Waskom families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Waskom families living in Lancashire. This was about 75% of all the recorded Waskom's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Waskom families in 1891.
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What did your Waskom ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Waskom. 38% of Waskom men worked as a Farmer and 25% of Waskom women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Waskom were Clerk and Bookkeeper.

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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

  • Farmer
    38%
  • Laborer
    26%
  • Truck Driver
    15%
  • Clerk
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    25%
  • Stenographer
    25%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Bookkeeper
    25%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Waskom. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Waskom 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 57 immigration records available for the last name Waskom. 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 397 military records available for the last name Waskom. For the veterans among your Waskom ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Waskom lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Waskom life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Waskom in 1952 was 44, and 57 in 2004.

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