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Wa Family History

Wa Surname Meaning

Chinese: Cantonese form of the Chinese surname 華 see Hua

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Wa family from?

You can see how Wa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wa family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Wa families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there was 1 Wa family living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Wa's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Wa families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wa 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 Wa ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Bricklayer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Wa. 100% of Wa men worked as a Bricklayer and 50% of Wa 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Bricklayer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    50%
  • Domestic Duties
    11%
  • Private Means
    8%
  • House Keeper
    6%

What Wa family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 23,000 census records available for the last name Wa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wa 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 4,000 immigration records available for the last name Wa. 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 48,000 military records available for the last name Wa. For the veterans among your Wa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wa lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Wa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Wa in 1966 was 70, and 79 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wa

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wa 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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