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Waitkus Family History

Waitkus Surname Meaning

Germanized or Americanized form of Lithuanian Vaitkus.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Waitkus family from?

You can see how Waitkus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Waitkus family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 18 Waitkus families living in Illinois. This was about 34% of all the recorded Waitkus's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Waitkus families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Waitkus 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 Waitkus ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Machine Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Waitkus. 39% of Waitkus men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Waitkus women worked as a Machine Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Waitkus were Buffer and Nurse.

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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

  • Laborer
    39%
  • Machinist
    9%
  • Miner
    7%
  • Buffer
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Machine Operator
    25%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Clerk
    25%
  • Nurse
    25%

What Waitkus family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 904 census records available for the last name Waitkus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Waitkus 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 415 immigration records available for the last name Waitkus. 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 421 military records available for the last name Waitkus. For the veterans among your Waitkus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Waitkus lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Waitkus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Waitkus in 1956 was 49, and 71 in 2004.

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