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Wavers Family History

Wavers 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: Waters, Lavers, Avers, Wagers, Davern, Haver, Rivers, Lavery, Naves

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Where is the Wavers family from?

You can see how Wavers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wavers family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Wavers families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 6 Wavers families living in London. This was about 75% of all the recorded Wavers's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Wavers families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wavers surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Wavers ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Cook was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wavers. 100% of Wavers men worked as a Cook.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    100%

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Census Records

There are 243 census records available for the last name Wavers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wavers 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Wavers. 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 19 military records available for the last name Wavers. For the veterans among your Wavers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wavers lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1981, in the United States, Wavers life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Wavers in 1972 was 63, and 86 in 1981.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wavers 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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