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Wajs Family History

Wajs 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: Wass, Waas, Was, Ways, Waks, Wais, Wang, Wall, Ras, Bass

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Where is the Wajs family from?

You can see how Wajs families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wajs family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Wajs family living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Wajs's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Wajs families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 175 census records available for the last name Wajs. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wajs 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 242 immigration records available for the last name Wajs. 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 26 military records available for the last name Wajs. For the veterans among your Wajs ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wajs lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2002, in the United States, Wajs life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Wajs in 1970 was 83, and 90 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wajs 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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