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Waats Family History

Waats 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: Waas, Watts, Walts, Waits, Wass, Faas, Haas, Naas, Warth, Waage

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Where is the Waats family from?

You can see how Waats families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Waats family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Waats families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Waats families living in Indiana. This was about 50% of all the recorded Waats's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Waats families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 61 census records available for the last name Waats. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Waats 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Waats. 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 Waats. For the veterans among your Waats ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Waats 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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