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Wasney Family History

Wasney 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: Wasley, Waskey, Washer, Radney, Warner, Massey, Haney, Wansley, Arney

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Where is the Wasney family from?

You can see how Wasney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wasney family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Wasney families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Wasney families living in Illinois. This was about 45% of all the recorded Wasney's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Wasney families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wasney 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 Wasney ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Wasney. 50% of Wasney men worked as a Farmer.

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Labourer
    50%

What Wasney family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 796 census records available for the last name Wasney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wasney 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 52 immigration records available for the last name Wasney. 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 18 military records available for the last name Wasney. For the veterans among your Wasney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wasney lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Wasney life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Wasney in 1965 was 61, and 77 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wasney

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wasney 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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