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Walait Family History

Walait 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: Wali, Galant, Walli, Waldie, Wanat, Walas, Palaia, Wallis, Walt

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Where is the Walait family from?

You can see how Walait families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Walait family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Walait family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Walait's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Walait families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Walait 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 5 census records available for the last name Walait. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Walait 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Walait. 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 49 military records available for the last name Walait. For the veterans among your Walait ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Walait lifespan?

Between 1991 and 1996, in the United States, Walait life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Walait in 1991 was 87, and 89 in 1996.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Walait 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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