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Wajert Family History

Wajert 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: Water, Wager, Baert, Waters, Wafer, Majer, Waser, Nauert, Wert

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There are 49 census records available for the last name Wajert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wajert 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Wajert. 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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There are 35 military records available for the last name Wajert. For the veterans among your Wajert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wajert lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Wajert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Wajert in 1965 was 72, and 72 in 2003.

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