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Waitkoff Family History

Waitkoff 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: Wikoff, Saathoff, Westhoff, Malakoff, Witko, Heithoff, Althoff

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Where is the Waitkoff family from?

You can see how Waitkoff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Waitkoff family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Waitkoff family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Waitkoff's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Waitkoff families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 16 census records available for the last name Waitkoff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Waitkoff 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 immigration records available for the last name Waitkoff. 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 military records available for the last name Waitkoff. For the veterans among your Waitkoff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Waitkoff lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2000, in the United States, Waitkoff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Waitkoff in 1970 was 78, and 82 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Waitkoff 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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