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Waira Family History

Waira 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: Taira, Waara, Caira, Wavra, Bara, Ward, Vara, Mira, Fair, Zara

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Where is the Waira family from?

You can see how Waira families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Waira family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Waira family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Waira's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Waira families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Waira 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 31 census records available for the last name Waira. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Waira 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Waira. 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 Waira. For the veterans among your Waira ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Waira lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1989, in the United States, Waira life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Waira in 1975 was 88, and 96 in 1989.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Waira

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Waira 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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