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Waffen Family History

Waffen 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: Offen, Warren, Warden, Draffen, Waren, Wafer, Geffen, Raffel, Jaffer

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Where is the Waffen family from?

You can see how Waffen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Waffen family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Waffen families were found in USA in 1920, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1920 there was 1 Waffen family living in Georgia. This was about 33% of all the recorded Waffen's in USA. Georgia and 2 other states had the highest population of Waffen families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 134 census records available for the last name Waffen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Waffen 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 76 immigration records available for the last name Waffen. 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 38 military records available for the last name Waffen. For the veterans among your Waffen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Waffen lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2002, in the United States, Waffen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Waffen in 1976 was 59, and 93 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Waffen 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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