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Wassil Family History

Wassil Surname Meaning

Altered form of English Wassell. Americanized form of Rusyn (from Slovakia) and Slovak Vasiľ.

Croatian Vasilj (see Vasil 2 and) and Polish Wasil.

Compare Wasil.

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


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Where is the Wassil family from?

You can see how Wassil families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wassil family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Wassil families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 31 Wassil families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 47% of all the recorded Wassil's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Wassil families in 1920.
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What did your Wassil ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Typist were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wassil. 43% of Wassil men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Wassil women worked as a Typist. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wassil were Proprietor and New Worker.

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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

  • Laborer
    43%
  • Salesman
    15%
  • Miner
    15%
  • Proprietor
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Typist
    50%
  • New Worker
    50%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Wassil. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wassil 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 158 immigration records available for the last name Wassil. 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 422 military records available for the last name Wassil. For the veterans among your Wassil ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wassil lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Wassil life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Wassil in 1963 was 74, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wassil 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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