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Waarum Family History

Waarum Surname 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: Narum, Warm, Waara, Marum, Wassum, Labrum, Sharum, Magrum, Waldrum

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Where is the Waarum family from?

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

There are 72 census records available for the last name Waarum. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Waarum 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 344 immigration records available for the last name Waarum. 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 12 military records available for the last name Waarum. For the veterans among your Waarum ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Waarum lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1993, in the United States, Waarum life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Waarum in 1968 was 75, and 89 in 1993.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Waarum 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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