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Wastall Family History

Wastall Surname Meaning

see Wastell. There has also been some confusion with Westall.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Wastall family from?

You can see how Wastall families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wastall family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Wastall families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 18 Wastall families living in Kent. This was about 35% of all the recorded Wastall's in United Kingdom. Kent and 1 other county had the highest population of Wastall families in 1891.
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What did your Wastall ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Wastall. 100% of Wastall men worked as a General Labourer and 100% of Wastall 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Wastall. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wastall 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 78 immigration records available for the last name Wastall. 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 54 military records available for the last name Wastall. For the veterans among your Wastall ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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