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Waehaus Family History

Waehaus 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: Niehaus, Wadhams, Obenhaus, Wakeham, Wahab, Jahraus, Neuhaus

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Where is the Waehaus family from?

You can see how Waehaus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Waehaus family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Waehaus families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Waehaus's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Waehaus families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Waehaus 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 Waehaus ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Waehaus. 100% of Waehaus men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Waehaus women worked as a Housework.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    100%

What Waehaus family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 36 census records available for the last name Waehaus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Waehaus 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Waehaus. 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 military records available for the last name Waehaus. For the veterans among your Waehaus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Waehaus lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2003, in the United States, Waehaus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Waehaus in 1977 was 80, and 90 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Waehaus 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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