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Wasty Family History

Wasty Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Hasty, Wanty, Wass, Last, Westby, Harty, Mast, Ast, Warth, Gast

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Where is the Wasty family from?

You can see how Wasty families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wasty family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Wasty family living in Cumberland. This was 100% of all the recorded Wasty's in United Kingdom. Cumberland had the highest population of Wasty families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wasty surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 38 census records available for the last name Wasty. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wasty 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Wasty. 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 14 military records available for the last name Wasty. For the veterans among your Wasty ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wasty lifespan?

Average Wasty life expectancy in 2001 was 83 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wasty 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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