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Waife Family History

Waife 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: Waite, Waide, White, Paine, Laine, Raine, Wade, Wagle, Wale, Wayne

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Where is the Waife family from?

You can see how Waife families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Waife family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Waife families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Waife families living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Waife's in USA. California had the highest population of Waife families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Waife 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 58 census records available for the last name Waife. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Waife 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Waife. 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 6 military records available for the last name Waife. For the veterans among your Waife ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Waife lifespan?

Between 1985 and 1988, in the United States, Waife life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Waife in 1985 was 93, and 67 in 1988.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Waife 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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