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Waitz Name Meaning

German: variant of Weitz .

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


Similar surnames: Haitz, Raitz, Waltz, Wantz, Waitt, Witz, Weitz, Watz, Baetz, Beitz

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Where is the Waitz family from?

You can see how Waitz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Waitz family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Waitz families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Waitz family living in Virginia. This was 100% of all the recorded Waitz's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Waitz families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Waitz surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Waitz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Waitz. 20% of Waitz men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Waitz women worked as a Secretary. Some less common occupations for Americans named Waitz were Merchant and Clerk. .

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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
    20%
  • Salesman
    16%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Merchant
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    34%
  • Stenographer
    23%
  • Saleslady
    23%
  • Clerk
    23%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Waitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Waitz 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 763 immigration records available for the last name Waitz. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Waitz. For the veterans among your Waitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Waitz lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Waitz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Waitz in 1965 was 87, and 84 in 2004.

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