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Waferling Family History

Waferling 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: Werling, Wakeling, Weaverling, Warling, Harling, Darling, Waring

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Where is the Waferling family from?

You can see how Waferling families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Waferling family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Waferling families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Waferling families living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Waferling's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Waferling families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Waferling 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 49 census records available for the last name Waferling. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Waferling 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Waferling. 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 41 military records available for the last name Waferling. For the veterans among your Waferling ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Waferling lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1993, in the United States, Waferling life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Waferling in 1965 was 54, and 78 in 1993.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Waferling

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Waferling 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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