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Waytt Family History

Waytt 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: Watt, Waitt, Wayt, Batt, Hatt, Catt, Warth, Wayne, Way, Wyatt

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Where is the Waytt family from?

You can see how Waytt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Waytt family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Waytt families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Waytt family living in Durham. This was about 50% of all the recorded Waytt's in United Kingdom. Durham and 1 other county had the highest population of Waytt families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Waytt 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 Waytt ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Waytt. 100% of Waytt women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 518 census records available for the last name Waytt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Waytt 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 60 immigration records available for the last name Waytt. 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 64 military records available for the last name Waytt. For the veterans among your Waytt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Waytt lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1997, in the United States, Waytt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Waytt in 1967 was 61, and 37 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Waytt 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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