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Waras Family History

Waras 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: Karas, Maras, Caras, Taras, Waas, Warns, Walas, Varas, Paras, Wadas

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Where is the Waras family from?

You can see how Waras families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Waras family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Waras families living in California. This was about 33% of all the recorded Waras's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Waras families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Waras 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 149 census records available for the last name Waras. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Waras 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 91 immigration records available for the last name Waras. 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 53 military records available for the last name Waras. For the veterans among your Waras ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Waras lifespan?

Average Waras life expectancy in 1974 was 86 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Waras 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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