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Wahe Family History

Wahe 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: Wade, Wahl, Wale, Ware, Wake, Wage, Wah, Wahle, Rahe, Waye

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Where is the Wahe family from?

You can see how Wahe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wahe family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wahe families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Wahe families living in Illinois. This was about 60% of all the recorded Wahe's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Wahe families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wahe 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 Wahe ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Wahe. 58% of Wahe women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    58%
  • Laundry Callandes Hand
    43%

What Wahe family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 430 census records available for the last name Wahe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wahe 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 83 immigration records available for the last name Wahe. 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 66 military records available for the last name Wahe. For the veterans among your Wahe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wahe lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Wahe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Wahe in 1964 was 53, and 83 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wahe

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wahe 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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