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Wasserman Family History

Wasserman Surname Meaning

Altered form of German Wassermann. This surname is also found in the Netherlands.

Jewish (Ashkenazic): occupational or artificial name from Wasser 2 + German Mann Yiddish man ‘man’.

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


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Where is the Wasserman family from?

You can see how Wasserman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wasserman family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Wasserman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 8 Wasserman families living in London. This was about 89% of all the recorded Wasserman's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Wasserman families in 1891.
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What did your Wasserman ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Ladies Tailor and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Wasserman. 100% of Wasserman men worked as a Ladies Tailor and 100% of Wasserman 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Ladies Tailor
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 10,000 immigration records available for the last name Wasserman. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Wasserman. For the veterans among your Wasserman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wasserman lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Wasserman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1948, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Wasserman in 1946 was 49, and 80 in 2004.

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