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Waeghe Family History

Waeghe 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: Wagle, Waage, Waugh, Wage, Wege, Waithe, Wiehe, Wrege, Weihe, Waggle

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Where is the Waeghe family from?

You can see how Waeghe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Waeghe family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Waeghe family living in Michigan. This was about 50% of all the recorded Waeghe's in USA. Michigan and 1 other state had the highest population of Waeghe families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Waeghe 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 Waeghe ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Waeghe. 72% of Waeghe 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
    72%
  • Farmer
    29%

What Waeghe family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 113 census records available for the last name Waeghe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Waeghe 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 55 immigration records available for the last name Waeghe. 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 27 military records available for the last name Waeghe. For the veterans among your Waeghe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Waeghe lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Waeghe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Waeghe in 1965 was 54, and 82 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Waeghe

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Waeghe 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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