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Waris Name Meaning

see Warris . from a male given name deriving from Arabic wārith ‘heir successor’.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


Similar surnames: Paris, Baris, Maris, Warns, Laris, Caris, Garis, Aris, Faris, Karis

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Where is the Waris family from?

You can see how Waris families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Waris family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Waris families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1840 there was 1 Waris family living in Mississippi. This was 100% of all the recorded Waris's in USA. Mississippi had the highest population of Waris families in 1840.
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What did your Waris ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Farmer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Waris. 67% of Waris men worked as a Farmer and 24% of Waris women worked as a Farmer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Waris were Laborer and Housekeeper. .

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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

  • Farmer
    67%
  • Laborer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    24%
  • Cook
    16%
  • Teacher
    16%
  • Housekeeper
    16%
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Census Records

There are 819 census records available for the last name Waris. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Waris 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 587 immigration records available for the last name Waris. 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 240 military records available for the last name Waris. For the veterans among your Waris ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Waris lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Waris life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Waris in 1966 was 78, and 76 in 2003.

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