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Waysz Family History

Waysz 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: Ways, Wass, Wayne, Way, Waas, Walsh, Weisz, Wisz, Was, Wantz

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Where is the Waysz family from?

You can see how Waysz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Waysz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Waysz family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Waysz's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Waysz families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Waysz 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 Waysz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Knitter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Waysz. 100% of Waysz men worked as a Knitter.

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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

  • Knitter
    100%

What Waysz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 56 census records available for the last name Waysz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Waysz 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 169 immigration records available for the last name Waysz. 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 16 military records available for the last name Waysz. For the veterans among your Waysz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Waysz lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1995, in the United States, Waysz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Waysz in 1977 was 75, and 85 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Waysz 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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