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Waye Family History

Waye Surname Meaning

English (Devon and Kent): variant of Way.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Waye family from?

You can see how Waye families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Waye family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Waye families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 27 Waye families living in Prince Edward Island. This was about 55% of all the recorded Waye's in Canada. Prince Edward Island had the highest population of Waye families in 1911.
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What did your Waye ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Waye. 67% of Waye 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
    67%
  • Labourer
    14%
  • Laborer
    7%
  • Guard
    7%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Waye. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Waye 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 482 immigration records available for the last name Waye. 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 755 military records available for the last name Waye. For the veterans among your Waye ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Waye lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Waye life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Waye in 1950 was 41, and 64 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Waye

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Waye 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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