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Waeterling Family History

Waeterling 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: Easterling, Easterlin, Sterling, Werling, Oesterling, Casterline

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Where is the Waeterling family from?

You can see how Waeterling families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Waeterling family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Waeterling families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Waeterling family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Waeterling's in USA. New York had the highest population of Waeterling families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Waeterling surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Waeterling family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 66 census records available for the last name Waeterling. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Waeterling 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Waeterling. 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 4 military records available for the last name Waeterling. For the veterans among your Waeterling ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Waeterling lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1999, in the United States, Waeterling life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Waeterling in 1965 was 71, and 96 in 1999.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Waeterling 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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