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Waistell Family History

Waistell Surname Meaning

see Wastell.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Waistell family from?

You can see how Waistell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Waistell family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Waistell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 90 Waistell families living in Durham. This was about 63% of all the recorded Waistell's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Waistell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Waistell 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 Waistell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Colliery Hewer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Waistell. 25% of Waistell men worked as a Colliery Hewer and 88% of Waistell women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Waistell were Horseman On Farm and Private Means.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Colliery Hewer
    25%
  • Labourer
    25%
  • Wheelwright
    25%
  • Horseman On Farm
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    88%
  • Houseduties
    6%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    5%
  • Private Means
    3%

What Waistell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Waistell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Waistell 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 142 immigration records available for the last name Waistell. 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 286 military records available for the last name Waistell. For the veterans among your Waistell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Waistell lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Waistell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Waistell in 1964 was 75, and 87 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Waistell 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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