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Waffle Family History

Waffle Surname Meaning

Origin undetermined.

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


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Where is the Waffle family from?

You can see how Waffle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Waffle family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Waffle families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 17 Waffle families living in Ontario. This was about 52% of all the recorded Waffle's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Waffle families in 1911.
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What did your Waffle ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Waffle. 27% of Waffle men worked as a Farmer and 45% of Waffle women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Waffle were Truck Driver and Bookkeeper.

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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
    27%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • New Worker
    7%
  • Truck Driver
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    45%
  • Teacher
    34%
  • Bookkeeper
    23%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Waffle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Waffle 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 162 immigration records available for the last name Waffle. 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 740 military records available for the last name Waffle. For the veterans among your Waffle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Waffle lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Waffle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Waffle in 1962 was 77, and 84 in 2004.

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