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Waites Family History

Waites Surname Meaning

English (northern): variant of Waite with post-medieval excrescent -s.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Waites family from?

You can see how Waites families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Waites family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Waites families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 291 Waites families living in Yorkshire. This was about 40% of all the recorded Waites's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Waites families in 1891.
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What did your Waites ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Waites. 25% of Waites men worked as a General Labourer and 73% of Waites women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Waites were Postman and Housewife.

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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

  • General Labourer
    25%
  • Farm Labourer
    10%
  • Farmer
    6%
  • Postman
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    73%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    4%
  • Incapacitated
    3%
  • Housewife
    3%

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Census Records

There are 20,000 census records available for the last name Waites. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Waites 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Waites. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Waites. For the veterans among your Waites ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Waites lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Waites life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1949, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Waites in 1949 was 31, and 64 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Waites 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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