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Waith Family History

Waith Surname Meaning

see Waithe. see Wade.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Waith family from?

You can see how Waith families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Waith family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Waith families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 3 Waith families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Waith's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Waith families in 1911.
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What did your Waith ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Porter and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Waith. 20% of Waith men worked as a Porter and 100% of Waith women worked as a Maid.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Porter
    20%
  • Cook
    20%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Clerk
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Waith. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Waith 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 977 immigration records available for the last name Waith. 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 274 military records available for the last name Waith. For the veterans among your Waith ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Waith lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Waith life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Waith in 1965 was 83, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Waith 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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