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Waipa Family History

Waipa 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: Papa, Taira, Apa, Lipa, Wada, Rapa, Walla, Gaida, Raia, Lapa

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Where is the Waipa family from?

You can see how Waipa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Waipa family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 9 Waipa families living in Hawaii. This was about 90% of all the recorded Waipa's in USA. Hawaii had the highest population of Waipa families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Waipa 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 Waipa ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Street Cleaner was the top reported job for people in the USA named Waipa. 34% of Waipa men worked as a Street Cleaner.

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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

  • Street Cleaner
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Weaver
    34%

What Waipa family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 281 census records available for the last name Waipa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Waipa 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 66 immigration records available for the last name Waipa. 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 94 military records available for the last name Waipa. For the veterans among your Waipa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Waipa lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Waipa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Waipa in 1964 was 80, and 79 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Waipa

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Waipa 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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