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Waythe Family History

Waythe Surname Meaning

see Waithe.

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


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Where is the Waythe family from?

You can see how Waythe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Waythe family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 15 Waythe families living in Herefordshire. This was about 68% of all the recorded Waythe's in United Kingdom. Herefordshire had the highest population of Waythe families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Waythe 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 Waythe ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Waythe. 100% of Waythe women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 143 census records available for the last name Waythe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Waythe 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Waythe. 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 38 military records available for the last name Waythe. For the veterans among your Waythe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Waythe lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1992, in the United States, Waythe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Waythe in 1967 was 83, and 72 in 1992.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Waythe 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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