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Waiman Family History

Waiman 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: Warman, Waxman, Wadman, Wiman, Wagman, Waitman, Wainman, Maiman

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Where is the Waiman family from?

You can see how Waiman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Waiman family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Waiman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Waiman family living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Waiman's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Waiman families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Waiman 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 499 census records available for the last name Waiman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Waiman 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 95 immigration records available for the last name Waiman. 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 57 military records available for the last name Waiman. For the veterans among your Waiman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Waiman lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1989, in the United States, Waiman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Waiman in 1974 was 71, and 55 in 1989.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Waiman 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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