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Waid Family History

Waid Surname Meaning

German:: variant of Weide. from Middle High German weit ‘woad’ a plant which yields a blue dye.

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


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Where is the Waid family from?

You can see how Waid families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Waid family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Waid families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 56 Waid families living in London. This was about 28% of all the recorded Waid's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Waid families in 1891.
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What did your Waid ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Waid. 72% of Waid men worked as a General Labourer and 91% of Waid women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Waid were Colliery Hewer Below and Domestic Servant.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    72%
  • Colliery Hewer Below
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    91%
  • Domestic Servant
    10%

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Census Records

There are 15,000 census records available for the last name Waid. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Waid 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Waid. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Waid. For the veterans among your Waid ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Waid lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Waid life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Waid in 1951 was 45, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Waid 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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