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Wasshausen Family History

Wasshausen 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: Wilshusen, Warshauer, Wellhausen, Warshawsky, Washburn, Waisanen

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Where is the Wasshausen family from?

You can see how Wasshausen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wasshausen family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wasshausen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Wasshausen families living in New York. This was about 56% of all the recorded Wasshausen's in USA. New York had the highest population of Wasshausen families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 54 census records available for the last name Wasshausen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wasshausen 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Wasshausen. 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 16 military records available for the last name Wasshausen. For the veterans among your Wasshausen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wasshausen lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2001, in the United States, Wasshausen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Wasshausen in 1963 was 74, and 91 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wasshausen 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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