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Wasmus Family History

Wasmus 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: Rasmus, Asmus, Wass, Cadmus, Kalmus, Ramus, Wasmer, Wassum, Wanous

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Where is the Wasmus family from?

You can see how Wasmus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wasmus family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Wasmus families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Wasmus families living in Fife. This was 100% of all the recorded Wasmus's in Scotland. Fife had the highest population of Wasmus families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wasmus 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 Wasmus ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Plumber was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wasmus. 60% of Wasmus men worked as a Plumber.

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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

  • Plumber
    60%
  • Packer
    40%

What Wasmus family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 293 census records available for the last name Wasmus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wasmus 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Wasmus. 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 38 military records available for the last name Wasmus. For the veterans among your Wasmus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wasmus lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2002, in the United States, Wasmus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Wasmus in 1962 was 70, and 68 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wasmus

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wasmus 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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