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Waselus Family History

Waselus 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: Wheelus, Wass, Rasmus, Lasell, Wells, Fasel, Waters, Basel, Wheeles

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Where is the Waselus family from?

You can see how Waselus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Waselus family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Waselus family living in Oklahoma. This was 100% of all the recorded Waselus's in USA. Oklahoma had the highest population of Waselus families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Waselus surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Waselus ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 41 census records available for the last name Waselus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Waselus 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Waselus. 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 44 military records available for the last name Waselus. For the veterans among your Waselus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Waselus lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Waselus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Waselus in 1957 was 45, and 84 in 2004.

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