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Waiteman Family History

Waiteman 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: Waitman, Whiteman, Waterman, Wideman, Weitzman, Whitman, Wakeman

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Where is the Waiteman family from?

You can see how Waiteman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Waiteman family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Waiteman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Waiteman families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Waiteman's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Waiteman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Waiteman 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 186 census records available for the last name Waiteman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Waiteman 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Waiteman. 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 19 military records available for the last name Waiteman. For the veterans among your Waiteman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Waiteman lifespan?

Average Waiteman life expectancy in 1981 was 58 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Waiteman 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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