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Waud Family History

Waud Surname Meaning

English (Yorkshire): variant of English Wold. Compare Wald.

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


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Where is the Waud family from?

You can see how Waud families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Waud family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Waud families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 158 Waud families living in Yorkshire. This was about 43% of all the recorded Waud's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Waud families in 1891.
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What did your Waud ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Coal Trimmer Heavy Worker and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Waud. 50% of Waud men worked as a Coal Trimmer Heavy Worker and 86% of Waud women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Waud were Bank Clerk and Domestic Duties.

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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

  • Coal Trimmer Heavy Worker
    50%
  • Bank Clerk
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    86%
  • Private Means
    12%
  • Domestic Duties
    3%

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Census Records

There are 10,000 census records available for the last name Waud. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Waud 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 746 immigration records available for the last name Waud. 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 568 military records available for the last name Waud. For the veterans among your Waud ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Waud lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Waud life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Waud in 1964 was 77, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Waud 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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