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Wassman Family History

Wassman Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Wassmann.

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


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Where is the Wassman family from?

You can see how Wassman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wassman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Wassman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 8 Wassman families living in Yorkshire. This was about 89% of all the recorded Wassman's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Wassman families in 1891.
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What did your Wassman ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Wassman. 100% of Wassman 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Wassman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wassman 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 529 immigration records available for the last name Wassman. 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 460 military records available for the last name Wassman. For the veterans among your Wassman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wassman lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Wassman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Wassman in 1959 was 29, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wassman 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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