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Waw Family History

Waw 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: Maw, Daw, Haw, Wan, Way, Wax, Faw, Yaw, Raw, Law

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Where is the Waw family from?

You can see how Waw families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Waw family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Waw families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there was 1 Waw family living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Waw's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Waw families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Waw 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 Waw ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Waw. 100% of Waw women worked as an Unpaid 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Waw family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 424 census records available for the last name Waw. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Waw 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 125 immigration records available for the last name Waw. 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 549 military records available for the last name Waw. For the veterans among your Waw ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Waw lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2001, in the United States, Waw life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Waw in 1966 was 51, and 91 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Waw

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Waw 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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