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Wainford Family History

Wainford Surname Meaning

see Wanford.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Wainford family from?

You can see how Wainford families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wainford family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Wainford families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 19 Wainford families living in Surrey. This was about 50% of all the recorded Wainford's in United Kingdom. Surrey had the highest population of Wainford families in 1891.
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What did your Wainford ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Wainford. 89% of Wainford women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    89%
  • Housewife
    12%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Wainford. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wainford 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 126 immigration records available for the last name Wainford. 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 28 military records available for the last name Wainford. For the veterans among your Wainford ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wainford lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2003, in the United States, Wainford life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Wainford in 1977 was 79, and 88 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wainford 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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