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Weait Family History

Weait Surname Meaning

see Waite.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Weait family from?

You can see how Weait families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Weait family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Weait families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 26 Weait families living in Berkshire. This was about 65% of all the recorded Weait's in United Kingdom. Berkshire had the highest population of Weait families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Weait 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 Weait ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Builders Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Weait. 100% of Weait men worked as a Builders Labourer and 100% of Weait 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Builders Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Weait family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Weait. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Weait 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 77 immigration records available for the last name Weait. 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 76 military records available for the last name Weait. For the veterans among your Weait ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Weait lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2002, in the United States, Weait life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Weait in 1975 was 72, and 100 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Weait 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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