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Waeis Family History

Waeis 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: Weis, Wais, Wei, Reis, Paris, Wass, Danis, Meis, Rais, Wein

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Where is the Waeis family from?

You can see how Waeis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Waeis family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Waeis family living in Essex. This was 100% of all the recorded Waeis's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Waeis families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 20 census records available for the last name Waeis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Waeis 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Waeis. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Waeis. For the veterans among your Waeis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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