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Wassef Family History

Wassef Surname Meaning

Arabic (Egypt): from wāṣif active participle of a verb meaning ‘describe extol’. Bearers of this surname are both Muslims and Christians.

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


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You can see how Wassef families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wassef family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Wassef family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Wassef's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Wassef families in 1920.
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There are 110 census records available for the last name Wassef. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wassef 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 81 immigration records available for the last name Wassef. 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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There are 4 military records available for the last name Wassef. For the veterans among your Wassef ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wassef lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2004, in the United States, Wassef life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Wassef in 1972 was 55, and 71 in 2004.

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