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Walaitis Family History

Walaitis 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: Masaitis, Politis, Galati, Alanis, Walas, Wallis, Moraitis, Laukaitis

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Where is the Walaitis family from?

You can see how Walaitis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Walaitis family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Walaitis families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 7 Walaitis families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Walaitis's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Walaitis families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Walaitis 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 Walaitis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Walaitis. 42% of Walaitis men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Walaitis women worked as a Waitress.

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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
    42%
  • Salesman
    18%
  • Miner
    18%
  • Janitor
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    100%

What Walaitis family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 347 census records available for the last name Walaitis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Walaitis 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 246 immigration records available for the last name Walaitis. 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 79 military records available for the last name Walaitis. For the veterans among your Walaitis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Walaitis lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2003, in the United States, Walaitis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Walaitis in 1951 was 59, and 87 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Walaitis 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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