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Wae Family History

Wae 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: Wade, Wan, Wale, Pae, Way, Ware, Wax, Wake, Wage, Mae

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Where is the Wae family from?

You can see how Wae families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wae family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Wae families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Wae family living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Wae's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Wae families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wae surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 297 census records available for the last name Wae. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wae 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 132 immigration records available for the last name Wae. 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 23 military records available for the last name Wae. For the veterans among your Wae ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wae lifespan?

Average Wae life expectancy in 1973 was 80 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wae 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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