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Waitlay Family History

Waitlay 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: Whitley, Waitman, Wattley, Watley, Hartley, Bailey, Maitland, Witham

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Where is the Waitlay family from?

You can see how Waitlay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Waitlay family name was found in Scotland in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Waitlay family living in Dumfries-shire. This was 100% of all the recorded Waitlay's in Scotland. Dumfries-shire had the highest population of Waitlay families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Waitlay surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 1 census records available for the last name Waitlay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Waitlay 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Waitlay. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Waitlay. For the veterans among your Waitlay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Waitlay lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Waitlay 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Waitlay

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