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Wabus Family History

Wabus 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: Labus, Mabus, Abu, Wass, Babu, Maus, Matus, Gaus, Debus, Paus

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Where is the Wabus family from?

You can see how Wabus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wabus family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Wabus family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Wabus's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Wabus families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 32 census records available for the last name Wabus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wabus 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Wabus. 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 6 military records available for the last name Wabus. For the veterans among your Wabus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wabus lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1979, in the United States, Wabus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Wabus in 1970 was 77, and 85 in 1979.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wabus 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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