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Waze Family History

Waze 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: Maze, Wade, Wale, Ware, Wake, Wage, Baze, Haze, Waye, Naze

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Where is the Waze family from?

You can see how Waze families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Waze family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Waze families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Waze families living in Illinois. This was about 67% of all the recorded Waze's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Waze families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Waze surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 49 census records available for the last name Waze. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Waze 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Waze. 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 25 military records available for the last name Waze. For the veterans among your Waze ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Waze lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1996, in the United States, Waze life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Waze in 1971 was 68, and 99 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Waze 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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