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Wassenius Family History

Wassenius 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: Casseus, Hasenfus, Cassens, Wassenaar, Massenburg, Wasserman, Asselin

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Where is the Wassenius family from?

You can see how Wassenius families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wassenius family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Wassenius family living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Wassenius's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Wassenius families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 4 census records available for the last name Wassenius. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wassenius 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 147 immigration records available for the last name Wassenius. 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 17 military records available for the last name Wassenius. For the veterans among your Wassenius ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wassenius lifespan?

Average Wassenius life expectancy in 1987 was 84 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wassenius 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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