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Waz Family History

Waz Surname Meaning

Polish (Wąż): nickname from wąż ‘snake’.

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


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Where is the Waz family from?

You can see how Waz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Waz family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Waz families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Waz family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Waz's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Waz families in 1891.
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What did your Waz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Waz. 25% of Waz men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Waz women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Waz were Key Maker and Waitress.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    25%
  • New Worker
    25%
  • Grinder
    17%
  • Key Maker
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    60%
  • Waitress
    40%

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Census Records

There are 607 census records available for the last name Waz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Waz 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 286 immigration records available for the last name Waz. 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 130 military records available for the last name Waz. For the veterans among your Waz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Waz lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Waz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Waz in 1962 was 69, and 82 in 2003.

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