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Waian Family History

Waian Surname 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: Wain, Hain, Bain, Damian, Main, Cain, Wien, Kazan, Fagan, Madan

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Where is the Waian family from?

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

There are 115 census records available for the last name Waian. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Waian 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 56 immigration records available for the last name Waian. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 27 military records available for the last name Waian. For the veterans among your Waian ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Waian lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Waian life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Waian in 1964 was 71, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Waian ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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