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Wais Name Meaning

Americanized form of German Weiss .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Rais, Weis, Was, Wass, Mais, Hain, Wait, Waas, Weix, Lais

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Where is the Wais family from?

You can see how Wais families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wais family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Wais families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 10 Wais families living in Nottinghamshire. This was about 36% of all the recorded Wais's in United Kingdom. Nottinghamshire had the highest population of Wais families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wais surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Wais ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Holiday Form India was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Wais. 50% of Wais women worked as a Holiday Form India. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Holiday Form India
    50%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    50%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Wais. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wais 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 844 immigration records available for the last name Wais. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 2,000 military records available for the last name Wais. For the veterans among your Wais ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wais lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Wais life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Wais in 1962 was 85, and 69 in 2004.

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