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Wassilak Family History

Wassilak 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: Lassila, Wassink, Wassil, Maslak, Pasciak, Wasik, Wassell, Waszak

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Where is the Wassilak family from?

You can see how Wassilak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wassilak family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Wassilak families living in Illinois. This was about 67% of all the recorded Wassilak's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Wassilak families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wassilak surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Wassilak ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Machinist was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wassilak. 50% of Wassilak men worked as a Machinist. .

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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

  • Machinist
    50%
  • Office Clerk
    50%
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Census Records

There are 49 census records available for the last name Wassilak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wassilak 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Wassilak. 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 28 military records available for the last name Wassilak. For the veterans among your Wassilak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wassilak lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Wassilak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Wassilak in 1965 was 71, and 81 in 2004.

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