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Waile Family History

Waile 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: Wagle, Wale, Waite, Saile, Faile, Wile, Baile, Raile, Wable, Wahle

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Where is the Waile family from?

You can see how Waile families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Waile family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Waile families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Waile families living in Yorkshire. This was about 33% of all the recorded Waile's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Waile families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Waile 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 Waile ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Waile. 100% of Waile 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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Waile. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Waile 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 171 immigration records available for the last name Waile. 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 114 military records available for the last name Waile. For the veterans among your Waile ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Waile lifespan?

Between 1982 and 1986, in the United States, Waile life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Waile in 1982 was 77, and 80 in 1986.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Waile

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Waile 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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