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Waiste Family History

Waiste 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, White, Wise, Kaste, Haisten, Wist, Caisse, Witte, Waithe

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Where is the Waiste family from?

You can see how Waiste families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Waiste family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Waiste families living in North Dakota. This was about 67% of all the recorded Waiste's in USA. North Dakota had the highest population of Waiste families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Waiste 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 138 census records available for the last name Waiste. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Waiste 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Waiste. 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 50 military records available for the last name Waiste. For the veterans among your Waiste ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Waiste lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1997, in the United States, Waiste life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Waiste in 1964 was 73, and 80 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Waiste 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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