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Wassin Family History

Wassin 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: Bassin, Tassin, Cassin, Wassink, Wasson, Sassin, Wassil, Yassin

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Where is the Wassin family from?

You can see how Wassin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wassin family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wassin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Wassin families living in Indiana. This was about 71% of all the recorded Wassin's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Wassin families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wassin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Wassin ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 180 census records available for the last name Wassin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wassin 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Wassin. 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 25 military records available for the last name Wassin. For the veterans among your Wassin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wassin lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2002, in the United States, Wassin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Wassin in 1975 was 60, and 94 in 2002.

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