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Wamey Family History

Wamey 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: Amey, Lamey, Namey, Ramey, James, Carey, Hamel, Paley, Camel, Hamer

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Where is the Wamey family from?

You can see how Wamey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wamey family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wamey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Wamey families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Wamey's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Wamey families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wamey 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 36 census records available for the last name Wamey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wamey 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Wamey. 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 3 military records available for the last name Wamey. For the veterans among your Wamey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wamey lifespan?

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