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Wasom Family History

Wasom 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: Wason, Wasem, Wassom, Basom, Easom, Waskom, Wascom, Wass, Jason, Som

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Where is the Wasom family from?

You can see how Wasom families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wasom family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1880. The most Wasom families were found in USA in 1840. In 1840 there were 2 Wasom families living in Illinois. This was about 67% of all the recorded Wasom's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Wasom families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wasom surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 83 census records available for the last name Wasom. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wasom 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Wasom. 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 10 military records available for the last name Wasom. For the veterans among your Wasom ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wasom lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wasom 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wasom

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