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Waycaster Family History

Waycaster Name Meaning

Probably an Americanized form of German Weckesser . This name has the form of an English habitational name formed with Old English cæster ‘Roman walled city’ but neither the placename nor the surname are found in English records. Compare Wacaser and Wacaster .

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


Similar surnames: Lancaster, Doncaster, Worcester, Easter, Winchester, Casler, Cater

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Where is the Waycaster family from?

You can see how Waycaster families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Waycaster family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Waycaster families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Waycaster family living in Essex. This was 100% of all the recorded Waycaster's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Waycaster families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Waycaster surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Waycaster ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Waycaster. 31% of Waycaster men worked as a Farmer and 55% of Waycaster women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Waycaster were Truck Driver and Machine Operator. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    31%
  • Laborer
    30%
  • Farming
    15%
  • Truck Driver
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    55%
  • Laborer
    28%
  • Machine Operator
    19%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Waycaster. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Waycaster 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Waycaster. 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 528 military records available for the last name Waycaster. For the veterans among your Waycaster ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Waycaster lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Waycaster life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Waycaster in 1950 was 65, and 68 in 2004.

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