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Origin of Waughte Total Records: 1  Origin of Waughte, Meaning of Waughte Origin: This surname is thought to be derived from the position of 'minstrel-watchman'. These were people who used to walk the streets just before christmas, singing songs and calling the time. The first known Wayte(etc) was Ralf de Waiet, who married Emma, sister of Roger, Earl of Hereford, cousin of William the Conqueror. Surnames: Wade, Waight, Wait, Waite, Waughte, Wayt, Wayte Submitted by: Sarah Wayte 2/16/2012 9:08 AM Page 1 of 1

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