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Wassey Family History

Wassey 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: Massey, Wasser, Vassey, Wasley, Waskey, Wassel, Tassey, Hassey

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Where is the Wassey family from?

You can see how Wassey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wassey family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Wassey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Wassey families living in Durham. This was about 60% of all the recorded Wassey's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Wassey families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wassey 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 Wassey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farming was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wassey. 100% of Wassey men worked as a Farming.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farming
    100%

What Wassey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 368 census records available for the last name Wassey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wassey 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 68 immigration records available for the last name Wassey. 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 44 military records available for the last name Wassey. For the veterans among your Wassey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wassey lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1996, in the United States, Wassey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Wassey in 1973 was 67, and 90 in 1996.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wassey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wassey 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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