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Waitt Family History

Waitt Surname Meaning

English: variant of Waite.

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


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Where is the Waitt family from?

You can see how Waitt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Waitt family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Waitt families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 32 Waitt families living in London. This was about 20% of all the recorded Waitt's in United Kingdom. London and 1 other county had the highest population of Waitt families in 1891.
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What did your Waitt ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Cabinet Maker and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Waitt. 50% of Waitt men worked as a Cabinet Maker and 95% of Waitt women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Waitt were Police Inspector and Telephonist.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Cabinet Maker
    50%
  • Police Inspector
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    95%
  • Telephonist
    6%

What Waitt family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Waitt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Waitt 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Waitt. 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 Waitt. For the veterans among your Waitt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Waitt lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Waitt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Waitt in 1959 was 54, and 93 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Waitt 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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