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Wassmuth Family History

Wassmuth Surname Meaning

German: variant of Wachsmuth.

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


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Where is the Wassmuth family from?

You can see how Wassmuth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wassmuth family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Wassmuth families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 13 Wassmuth families living in London. This was about 87% of all the recorded Wassmuth's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Wassmuth families in 1891.
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What did your Wassmuth ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wassmuth. 34% of Wassmuth men worked as a Farmer and 58% of Wassmuth women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wassmuth were Printer and Clerk.

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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
    34%
  • Salesman
    17%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Printer
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    58%
  • Clerk
    43%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Wassmuth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wassmuth 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 271 immigration records available for the last name Wassmuth. 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 336 military records available for the last name Wassmuth. For the veterans among your Wassmuth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wassmuth lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Wassmuth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Wassmuth in 1964 was 69, and 65 in 2004.

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