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Waat Family History

Waat 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: Waag, Waas, Wanat, Want, Walt, Maat, Watt, Wait, Waak, Wayt

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Where is the Waat family from?

You can see how Waat families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Waat family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Waat families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 7 Waat families living in Derbyshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Waat's in United Kingdom. Derbyshire had the highest population of Waat families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Waat 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 84 census records available for the last name Waat. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Waat 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Waat. 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 2 military records available for the last name Waat. For the veterans among your Waat ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Waat lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Waat 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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