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Waiz Family History

Waiz 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: Watz, Waid, Baiz, Paiz, Wai, Walz, Saiz, Wait, Wain, Wais

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Where is the Waiz family from?

You can see how Waiz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Waiz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Waiz family living in Kentucky. This was about 50% of all the recorded Waiz's in USA. Kentucky and 1 other state had the highest population of Waiz families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Waiz surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Waiz ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Waiz ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 171 census records available for the last name Waiz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Waiz 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 118 immigration records available for the last name Waiz. 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 130 military records available for the last name Waiz. For the veterans among your Waiz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Waiz lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2002, in the United States, Waiz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Waiz in 1970 was 81, and 78 in 2002.

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