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Waraus Family History

Waraus 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, Darius, Caras, Jahraus, Arauz, Warnes, Wirkus, Taras

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Where is the Waraus family from?

You can see how Waraus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Waraus family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Waraus families living in Suffolk. This was 100% of all the recorded Waraus's in United Kingdom. Suffolk had the highest population of Waraus families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 17 census records available for the last name Waraus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Waraus 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Waraus. 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 34 military records available for the last name Waraus. For the veterans among your Waraus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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