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Waywater Family History

Waywater 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: Bywater, Waycaster, Atwater, Tarwater, Water, Wachter, Outwater

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Where is the Waywater family from?

You can see how Waywater families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Waywater family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Waywater families living in Illinois. This was about 75% of all the recorded Waywater's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Waywater families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Waywater 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 38 census records available for the last name Waywater. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Waywater 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 Waywater. 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 8 military records available for the last name Waywater. For the veterans among your Waywater ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Waywater lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1994, in the United States, Waywater life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Waywater in 1967 was 82, and 85 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Waywater 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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