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Waso Family History

Waso 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: Wass, Raso, Caso, Wason, Naso, Faso, Wasko, Was, Jaso, Wasco

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Where is the Waso family from?

You can see how Waso families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Waso family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Waso families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Waso families living in Illinois. This was about 29% of all the recorded Waso's in USA. Illinois and 2 other states had the highest population of Waso families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Waso surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Waso ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Waso ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 195 census records available for the last name Waso. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Waso 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Waso. 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 26 military records available for the last name Waso. For the veterans among your Waso ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Waso lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Waso life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Waso in 1966 was 68, and 74 in 2004.

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