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Waba Family History

Waba 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: Kaba, Baba, Raba, Wada, Haba, Gaba, Saba, Laba, Wahba, Caba

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Where is the Waba family from?

You can see how Waba families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Waba family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Waba families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Waba family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Waba's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Waba families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Waba 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 Waba ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Waba. 67% of Waba men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    67%
  • Salesman
    34%

What Waba family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 314 census records available for the last name Waba. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Waba 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Waba. 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 47 military records available for the last name Waba. For the veterans among your Waba ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Waba lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Waba life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Waba in 1968 was 81, and 81 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Waba 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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