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Waison Family History

Waison Surname Meaning

probably a variant of Wason.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Waison family from?

You can see how Waison families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Waison family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Waison families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Waison families living in West Virginia. This was about 40% of all the recorded Waison's in USA. West Virginia had the highest population of Waison families in 1880.
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What did your Waison ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Waison. 100% of Waison 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 310 census records available for the last name Waison. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Waison 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 82 immigration records available for the last name Waison. 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 34 military records available for the last name Waison. For the veterans among your Waison ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Waison lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1997, in the United States, Waison life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Waison in 1976 was 67, and 86 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Waison 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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