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Waris Family History

Waris Surname Meaning

see Warris. from a male given name deriving from Arabic wārith ‘heir successor’.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Waris family from?

You can see how Waris families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Waris family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Waris families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 11 Waris families living in Manitoba. This was about 31% of all the recorded Waris's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Waris families in 1911.
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What did your Waris ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Waris. 100% of Waris 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%

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Census Records

There are 819 census records available for the last name Waris. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Waris 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 587 immigration records available for the last name Waris. 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 240 military records available for the last name Waris. For the veterans among your Waris ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Waris lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Waris life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Waris in 1966 was 78, and 76 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Waris 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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