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Waara Family History

Waara Surname Meaning

Finnish: old variant of Vaara ‘hill range of hills’ a habitational name from farms so named.

Established as a hereditary surname since the 19th century in Pello of the Torne Valley.

This variant is rare in Finland.

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


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Where is the Waara family from?

You can see how Waara families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Waara family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 27 Waara families living in Michigan. This was about 38% of all the recorded Waara's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Waara families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Waara surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Waara ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Waara. 40% of Waara men worked as a Laborer and 37% of Waara women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Waara were Truck Driver and Teacher.

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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

  • Laborer
    40%
  • Miner
    16%
  • Farmer
    10%
  • Truck Driver
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    37%
  • Maid
    28%
  • Housewife
    19%
  • Teacher
    19%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Waara. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Waara 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 347 immigration records available for the last name Waara. 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 273 military records available for the last name Waara. For the veterans among your Waara ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Waara lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Waara life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Waara in 1961 was 63, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Waara ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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