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Waeris Family History

Waeris 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: Paris, Harris, Kairis, Baris, Maris, Waters, Gabris, Makris, Farris

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Where is the Waeris family from?

You can see how Waeris families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Waeris family name was found in Scotland in 1881. In 1881 there was 1 Waeris family living in Kirkcudbrightshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Waeris's in Scotland. Kirkcudbrightshire had the highest population of Waeris families in 1881.
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Census Records

There are 2 census records available for the last name Waeris. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Waeris 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Waeris. 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 military records available for the last name Waeris. For the veterans among your Waeris ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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