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Waem Family History

Waem 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: Warm, Wasem, Wang, Ham, Wei, Ram, Wall, Palm, Ramm, Baum

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Where is the Waem family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Waem 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 Waem ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Waem. 100% of Waem women worked as a Farm Laborer.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farm Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 43 census records available for the last name Waem. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Waem 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 68 immigration records available for the last name Waem. 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 16 military records available for the last name Waem. For the veterans among your Waem ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Waem lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2002, in the United States, Waem life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Waem in 1973 was 87, and 90 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Waem 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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