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Waszko Family History

Waszko 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: Wasko, Washko, Wasik, Vasko, Laszlo, Lasko, Maczko, Pasko, Jasko

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Where is the Waszko family from?

You can see how Waszko families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Waszko family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Waszko families living in Illinois. This was about 55% of all the recorded Waszko's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Waszko families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Waszko surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Waszko ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 111 census records available for the last name Waszko. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Waszko 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 109 immigration records available for the last name Waszko. 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 31 military records available for the last name Waszko. For the veterans among your Waszko ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Waszko lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1967, in the United States, Waszko life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Waszko in 1963 was 78, and 82 in 1967.

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