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Waetz Family History

Waetz 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: Wantz, Raetz, Watz, Paetz, Wetz, Baetz, Gaetz, Waltz, Waitz, Metz

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Where is the Waetz family from?

You can see how Waetz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Waetz family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Waetz family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Waetz's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Waetz families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Waetz 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 18 census records available for the last name Waetz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Waetz 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Waetz. 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 2 military records available for the last name Waetz. For the veterans among your Waetz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Waetz lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Waetz 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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