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Wassink Family History

Wassink Surname Meaning

Dutch: habitational name from a farm named Wassink (near Markelo in Overijssel) referring to a certain Waso and his kin.

Waso is a short form of the ancient Germanic personal name Wasmod (see Wachsmuth).

This surname is also found in Germany.

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


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Where is the Wassink family from?

You can see how Wassink families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wassink family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Wassink families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 20 Wassink families living in New York. This was about 48% of all the recorded Wassink's in USA. New York had the highest population of Wassink families in 1880.
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What did your Wassink ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wassink. 53% of Wassink men worked as a Farmer and 36% of Wassink women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wassink were Truck Driver and Seamstress.

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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

  • Farmer
    53%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Carpenter
    6%
  • Truck Driver
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    36%
  • Housework
    30%
  • Teacher
    12%
  • Seamstress
    12%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Wassink. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wassink 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 340 immigration records available for the last name Wassink. 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 190 military records available for the last name Wassink. For the veterans among your Wassink ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wassink lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2002, in the United States, Wassink life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Wassink in 1957 was 52, and 80 in 2002.

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