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Waitekus Family History

Waitekus 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: Waitkus, Waites, Waiters, Witek, Waters, Wirkus, Waite, Altemus

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Where is the Waitekus family from?

You can see how Waitekus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Waitekus family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Waitekus family living in Connecticut. This was about 50% of all the recorded Waitekus's in USA. Connecticut and 1 other state had the highest population of Waitekus families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 41 census records available for the last name Waitekus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Waitekus 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Waitekus. 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 24 military records available for the last name Waitekus. For the veterans among your Waitekus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Waitekus lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2004, in the United States, Waitekus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Waitekus in 1971 was 68, and 88 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Waitekus 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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