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Waytis Family History

Waytis 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: Martis, Matis, Artis, Wallis, Raptis, Mattis, Lantis, Gattis, Hartis

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Where is the Waytis family from?

You can see how Waytis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Waytis family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Waytis family living in Massachusetts. This was about 33% of all the recorded Waytis's in USA. Massachusetts and 2 other states had the highest population of Waytis families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Waytis 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 10 census records available for the last name Waytis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Waytis 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Waytis. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Waytis. For the veterans among your Waytis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Waytis lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1989, in the United States, Waytis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Waytis in 1967 was 66, and 86 in 1989.

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