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Waswo Family History

Waswo 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: Wasko, Wasco, Wass, Tasso, Raso, Vasco, Nasso, Caso, Wasik, Basso

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Where is the Waswo family from?

You can see how Waswo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Waswo family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Waswo families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 12 Waswo families living in Illinois. This was about 67% of all the recorded Waswo's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Waswo families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Waswo surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Waswo ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Proprietor were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Waswo. 100% of Waswo men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Waswo women worked as a Proprietor.

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Proprietor
    100%

What Waswo family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 459 census records available for the last name Waswo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Waswo 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Waswo. 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 35 military records available for the last name Waswo. For the veterans among your Waswo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Waswo lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Waswo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Waswo in 1968 was 82, and 69 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Waswo

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Waswo 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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