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Waisath Family History

Waisath 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: Walrath, Warmath, Kamrath, Asato, Kamath, Weith, Warth, Keinath

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Where is the Waisath family from?

You can see how Waisath families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Waisath family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Waisath families living in Illinois. This was about 63% of all the recorded Waisath's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Waisath families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Waisath 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 Waisath ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Janitor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Waisath. 34% of Waisath men worked as a Janitor.

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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

  • Janitor
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Truck Driver
    34%

What Waisath family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 118 census records available for the last name Waisath. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Waisath 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Waisath. 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 40 military records available for the last name Waisath. For the veterans among your Waisath ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Waisath lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Waisath life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Waisath in 1964 was 84, and 44 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Waisath

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Waisath 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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