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Waitneight Family History

Waitneight 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: Wainright, Whitenight, Wainwright, Cartwright, Hignight, Waybright

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Where is the Waitneight family from?

You can see how Waitneight families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Waitneight family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Waitneight families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Waitneight families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 92% of all the recorded Waitneight's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Waitneight families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 80 census records available for the last name Waitneight. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Waitneight 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Waitneight. 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 74 military records available for the last name Waitneight. For the veterans among your Waitneight ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Waitneight lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2003, in the United States, Waitneight life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Waitneight in 1977 was 69, and 94 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Waitneight 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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