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Waaser Family History

Waaser 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: Waser, Wasser, Wamser, Walser, Wanser, Kaiser, Waller, Wander, Washer

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Where is the Waaser family from?

You can see how Waaser families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Waaser family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Waaser families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Waaser families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 67% of all the recorded Waaser's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Waaser families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Waaser surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Waaser ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 125 census records available for the last name Waaser. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Waaser 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 77 immigration records available for the last name Waaser. 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 57 military records available for the last name Waaser. For the veterans among your Waaser ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Waaser lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Waaser life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Waaser in 1966 was 72, and 91 in 2004.

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