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Waisto Family History

Waisto 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: Maisto, Whiston, Naito, Waite, Saito, Fausto, Sisto, Wist, Wainio

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Where is the Waisto family from?

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

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Census Records

There are 11 census records available for the last name Waisto. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Waisto 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Waisto. 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 Waisto. For the veterans among your Waisto ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Waisto lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1973, in the United States, Waisto life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Waisto in 1963 was 76, and 86 in 1973.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Waisto 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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