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Waela Family History

Waela 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: Walla, Wall, Sala, Falla, Palla, Bala, Lala, Vela, Halla, Cala

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Where is the Waela family from?

You can see how Waela families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Waela family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Waela family living in Hawaii. This was 100% of all the recorded Waela's in USA. Hawaii had the highest population of Waela families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Waela 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 Waela ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Packer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Waela. 100% of Waela women worked as a Packer.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Packer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 19 census records available for the last name Waela. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Waela 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 Waela. 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 1 military records available for the last name Waela. For the veterans among your Waela ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Waela

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