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Waayers Family History

Waayers 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: Waters, Ayers, Sayers, Weyers, Watters, Mayers, Walters, Salyers

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Census Records

There are 70 census records available for the last name Waayers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Waayers 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Waayers. 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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There are 9 military records available for the last name Waayers. For the veterans among your Waayers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Waayers lifespan?

Between 1961 and 1997, in the United States, Waayers life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Waayers in 1961 was 64, and 88 in 1997.

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