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Waaver Family History

Waaver 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: Weaver, Beaver, Waller, Wander, Washer, Haver, Warner, Carver, Walker

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Where is the Waaver family from?

You can see how Waaver families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Waaver family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Waaver families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Waaver families living in Indiana. This was about 67% of all the recorded Waaver's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Waaver families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 54 census records available for the last name Waaver. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Waaver 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Waaver. 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 5 military records available for the last name Waaver. For the veterans among your Waaver ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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