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Waher Family History

Waher 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: Washer, Water, Wager, Wafer, Waser, Wahler, Maher, Waner, Waker

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Where is the Waher family from?

You can see how Waher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Waher family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Waher families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 14 Waher families living in Ontario. This was about 52% of all the recorded Waher's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Waher families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Waher 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 Waher ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Waher. 32% of Waher men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Waher women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Waher were Painter and Clerk.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    32%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Clerk
    13%
  • Painter
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    60%
  • Clerk
    40%

What Waher family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 672 census records available for the last name Waher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Waher 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 282 immigration records available for the last name Waher. 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 84 military records available for the last name Waher. For the veterans among your Waher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Waher lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1998, in the United States, Waher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Waher in 1963 was 72, and 88 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Waher 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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