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Wait Name Meaning

English: variant of Waite .

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


Similar surnames: Waitt, Wayt, Fait, Twait, Wain, Waite, Want, Hait, Waits, Warf

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Where is the Wait family from?

You can see how Wait families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wait family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Wait families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 72 Wait families living in Ontario. This was about 34% of all the recorded Wait's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Wait families in 1911.
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What did your Wait ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Wait. 60% of Wait men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Wait women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wait were Laborer and Income. .

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    60%
  • Student
    11%
  • Salesman
    9%
  • Laborer
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Teacher
    50%
  • Income
    50%
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Census Records

There are 75,000 census records available for the last name Wait. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wait 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 5,000 immigration records available for the last name Wait. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 12,000 military records available for the last name Wait. For the veterans among your Wait ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wait lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Wait life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1962. The average life expectancy for Wait in 1952 was 46, and 75 in 2004.

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