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Wauhab Family History

Wauhab 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: Wahab, Wacha, Washam, Wachal, Washa, Wachob, Chauhan, Washer, Gahan

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Where is the Wauhab family from?

You can see how Wauhab families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wauhab family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Wauhab families living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Wauhab's in USA. California had the highest population of Wauhab families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wauhab surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Wauhab family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 83 census records available for the last name Wauhab. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wauhab 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Wauhab. 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 5 military records available for the last name Wauhab. For the veterans among your Wauhab ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wauhab lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1997, in the United States, Wauhab life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Wauhab in 1972 was 76, and 91 in 1997.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wauhab 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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