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Wayte Family History

Wayte Surname Meaning

see Waite.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Wayte family from?

You can see how Wayte families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wayte family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Wayte families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 18 Wayte families living in Ontario. This was about 50% of all the recorded Wayte's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Wayte families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wayte 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 Wayte ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Wayte. 50% of Wayte men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Wayte women worked as a Bookkeeper.

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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
    50%
  • Agent
    30%
  • Clerk
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Bookkeeper
    100%

What Wayte family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Wayte. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wayte 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 783 immigration records available for the last name Wayte. 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 444 military records available for the last name Wayte. For the veterans among your Wayte ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wayte lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Wayte life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Wayte in 1963 was 66, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wayte 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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