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Wasserfall Family History

Wasserfall 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: Waterfall, Wasserman, Wassell, Wassermann, Tattersall, Hassell

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Where is the Wasserfall family from?

You can see how Wasserfall families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wasserfall family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Wasserfall families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Wasserfall family living in Hampshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Wasserfall's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Wasserfall families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wasserfall 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 Wasserfall ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Wasserfall. 100% of Wasserfall women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Wasserfall family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 106 census records available for the last name Wasserfall. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wasserfall 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 124 immigration records available for the last name Wasserfall. 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 257 military records available for the last name Wasserfall. For the veterans among your Wasserfall ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wasserfall lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1994, in the United States, Wasserfall life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Wasserfall in 1964 was 70, and 82 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wasserfall 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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