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Waud Family History

Waud Name Meaning

English (Yorkshire): variant of English Wold . Compare Wald .

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


Similar surnames: Wald, Wand, Waid, Ward, Hand, Baum, Want, Sand, Way, Jud

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Where is the Waud family from?

You can see how Waud families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Waud family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Waud families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1840 there was 1 Waud family living in New York. This was about 33% of all the recorded Waud's in USA. New York and 2 other states had the highest population of Waud families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Waud surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Waud ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Waud. 28% of Waud men worked as a Laborer and 17% of Waud women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Waud were Farm Work and Laborer. .

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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
    28%
  • Farmer
    28%
  • Farming
    12%
  • Farm Work
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    17%
  • Housework
    17%
  • Teacher
    17%
  • Laborer
    17%
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Census Records

There are 10,000 census records available for the last name Waud. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Waud 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 746 immigration records available for the last name Waud. 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 568 military records available for the last name Waud. For the veterans among your Waud ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Waud lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Waud life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Waud in 1964 was 77, and 84 in 2004.

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