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Waigand Family History

Waigand 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: Wigand, Weigand, Watland, Wayland, Wiland, Wiegand, Weinand, Mailand

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Where is the Waigand family from?

You can see how Waigand families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Waigand family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Waigand families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 8 Waigand families living in Lancashire. This was about 89% of all the recorded Waigand's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Waigand families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Waigand 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 Waigand ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Waigand. 34% of Waigand men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Waigand women worked as a Maid.

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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
    34%
  • Labor
    23%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Meat Cutter
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

What Waigand family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 914 census records available for the last name Waigand. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Waigand 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 158 immigration records available for the last name Waigand. 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 389 military records available for the last name Waigand. For the veterans among your Waigand ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Waigand lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Waigand life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Waigand in 1958 was 65, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Waigand 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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