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Where is the Waye family from?
You can see how Waye families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Waye family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Waye families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 51 Waye families living in Devon. This was about 39% of all the recorded Waye's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Waye families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Waye surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
In 1939, Ships Discharger (heavy Worker) and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Waye. 25% of Waye men worked as a Ships Discharger (heavy Worker) and 84% of Waye women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Waye were Officers Servant and Housekeeper. .
Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Waye life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Waye in 1950 was 41, and 64 in 2004.