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Waale Family History

Waale Name 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: Wagle, Wale, Waage, Wable, Wahle, Whale, Walle, Wadle, Waple, Gale

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Where is the Waale family from?

You can see how Waale families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Waale family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Waale families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Waale family living in Virginia. This was 100% of all the recorded Waale's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Waale families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Waale surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Waale ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Waale. 100% of Waale men worked as a Farmer. .

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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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 232 census records available for the last name Waale. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Waale 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 209 immigration records available for the last name Waale. 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 30 military records available for the last name Waale. For the veterans among your Waale ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Waale lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Waale life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Waale in 1963 was 80, and 82 in 2002.

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