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Wajers Family History

Wajers 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: Waters, Wagers, Water, Wager, Capers, Ayers, Wafer, Majer, Waser

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Where is the Wajers family from?

You can see how Wajers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wajers family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1880. The most Wajers families were found in and USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Wajers family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Wajers's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Wajers families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wajers surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 5 census records available for the last name Wajers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wajers 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Wajers. 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 4 military records available for the last name Wajers. For the veterans among your Wajers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wajers lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1994, in the United States, Wajers life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Wajers in 1979 was 88, and 65 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wajers 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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