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Waune Family History

Waune 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: Wayne, Aune, Baune, Warne, Watne, Maune, Wang, Cane, Carne, Lane

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Where is the Waune family from?

You can see how Waune families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Waune family name was found in the UK, and Scotland between 1861 and 1891. The most Waune families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Waune families living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Waune's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Waune families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Waune 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 72 census records available for the last name Waune. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Waune 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Waune. 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 2 military records available for the last name Waune. For the veterans among your Waune ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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