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Waithe Family History

Waithe Name Meaning

English:: either a topographic name from Old Norse vath ‘ford’ or a habitational name from a place so named such as Waithe (Lincolnshire) and Wath (North and Yorkshire). variant of Wade .

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


Similar surnames: Waite, Warth, Watne, Garthe, Bathe, Wiehe, Gaither, Withey, Wythe

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Where is the Waithe family from?

You can see how Waithe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Waithe family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Waithe families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Waithe families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Waithe's in USA. New York had the highest population of Waithe families in 1880.
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What did your Waithe ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Domestic were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Waithe. 50% of Waithe men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Waithe women worked as a Domestic. Some less common occupations for Americans named Waithe were Carpenter and Servant. .

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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 1940

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Seaman
    25%
  • Carpenter
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Domestic
    60%
  • Servant
    40%
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Census Records

There are 841 census records available for the last name Waithe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Waithe 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 947 immigration records available for the last name Waithe. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 149 military records available for the last name Waithe. For the veterans among your Waithe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Waithe lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Waithe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Waithe in 1963 was 70, and 86 in 2004.

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