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Where is the Waid family from?
You can see how Waid families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Waid family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Waid families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 56 Waid families living in London. This was about 28% of all the recorded Waid's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Waid families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Waid surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Waid. 72% of Waid men worked as a General Labourer and 91% of Waid women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Waid were Colliery Hewer Below and Domestic Servant. .
Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Waid life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Waid in 1951 was 45, and 75 in 2004.