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Waha Family History

Waha 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: Wahl, Wahab, Wada, Wah, Taha, Wacha, Saha, Wahba, Washa, Wang

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Where is the Waha family from?

You can see how Waha families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Waha family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Waha families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Waha family living in Warwickshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Waha's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Waha families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Waha 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 Waha ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Waha. 38% of Waha men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Waha women worked as a Stenographer.

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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

  • Farmer
    38%
  • Laborer
    38%
  • Log Cutter
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Waha family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 499 census records available for the last name Waha. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Waha 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 211 immigration records available for the last name Waha. 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 208 military records available for the last name Waha. For the veterans among your Waha ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Waha lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Waha life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Waha in 1964 was 68, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Waha 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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