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Waithe Family History

Waithe Surname Meaning

English:: either a topographic name from Old Norse vath ‘ford’ or a habitational name from a place so named such as Waithe (Lincolnshire) and Wath (North and Yorkshire).

variant of Wade.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Waithe family from?

You can see how Waithe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Waithe family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Waithe families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 8 Waithe families living in Herefordshire. This was about 32% of all the recorded Waithe's in United Kingdom. Herefordshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Waithe families in 1891.
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What did your Waithe ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Waithe. 100% of Waithe men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

What Waithe family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 841 census records available for the last name Waithe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Waithe 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 947 immigration records available for the last name Waithe. 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 149 military records available for the last name Waithe. For the veterans among your Waithe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Waithe lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Waithe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Waithe in 1963 was 70, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Waithe 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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