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Waun Family History

Waun Surname Meaning

Origin undetermined.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Waun family from?

You can see how Waun families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Waun family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Waun families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 6 Waun families living in Ontario. This was about 55% of all the recorded Waun's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Waun families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Waun 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 Waun ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Waun. 64% of Waun men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Waun women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Waun were Laborer and Teacher.

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    64%
  • Laborer
    37%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    60%
  • Teacher
    40%

What Waun family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Waun. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Waun 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 114 immigration records available for the last name Waun. 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 184 military records available for the last name Waun. For the veterans among your Waun ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Waun lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Waun life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Waun in 1969 was 77, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Waun 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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