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Wainey Family History

Wainey 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: Wainer, Gainey, Rainey, Hainey, Winey, Bailey, Paine, Radney, Laine

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Where is the Wainey family from?

You can see how Wainey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wainey family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Wainey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Wainey families living in Missouri. This was about 80% of all the recorded Wainey's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Wainey families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wainey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Wainey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Stenographer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wainey. 100% of Wainey women worked as a Stenographer.

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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.

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Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Wainey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 175 census records available for the last name Wainey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wainey 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 73 immigration records available for the last name Wainey. 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 18 military records available for the last name Wainey. For the veterans among your Wainey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wainey lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2001, in the United States, Wainey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Wainey in 1974 was 71, and 78 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wainey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wainey 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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