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Waas Family History

Waas Surname Meaning

German: from a vernacular short form of the Latin personal name Gervasius which was borne by a Christian martyr and patron saint of Breisach on the Rhine.

Dutch (also Van Waas): habitational name for someone from a place called with Middle Dutch wase waes ‘marsh wetland’.

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


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You can see how Waas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Waas family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Waas families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 18 Waas families living in London. This was about 38% of all the recorded Waas's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Waas families in 1891.
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What did your Waas ancestors do for a living?

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

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Passenger Lists

There are 905 immigration records available for the last name Waas. 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 Waas. For the veterans among your Waas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Waas lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Waas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Waas in 1962 was 78, and 73 in 2004.

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