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Waghome Family History

Waghome 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: Welcome, Wagle, Bashore, Walpole, Wagnon, Wage, Lashomb, Nagode

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Where is the Waghome family from?

You can see how Waghome families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Waghome family name was found in Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1911. The most Waghome families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1861 there was 1 Waghome family living in Ross and Cromarty. This was 100% of all the recorded Waghome's in Scotland. Ross and Cromarty had the highest population of Waghome families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Waghome 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 225 census records available for the last name Waghome. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Waghome 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Waghome. 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 Waghome. For the veterans among your Waghome ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Waghome lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Waghome 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Waghome

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