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Waseleski Family History

Waseleski Name 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: Waleski, Wasilewski, Wasielewski, Zaleski, Maleski, Pawelski, Walski

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Where is the Waseleski family from?

You can see how Waseleski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Waseleski family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Waseleski families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 8 Waseleski families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 35% of all the recorded Waseleski's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Waseleski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Waseleski surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Waseleski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Waseleski. 75% of Waseleski men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Waseleski women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Waseleski were Miner and Stenographer. .

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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 1940

  • Laborer
    75%
  • Miner
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    50%
  • Stenographer
    50%
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What Waseleski family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 300 census records available for the last name Waseleski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Waseleski 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 53 immigration records available for the last name Waseleski. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 189 military records available for the last name Waseleski. For the veterans among your Waseleski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Waseleski lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Waseleski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Waseleski in 1959 was 49, and 99 in 2004.

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