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Wayhorne Family History

Wayhorne 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: Hathorne, Lawhorne, Mayhorn, Langhorne, Hawthorne, Wayne, Bashore

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Where is the Wayhorne family from?

You can see how Wayhorne families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wayhorne family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Wayhorne families living in Kent. This was 100% of all the recorded Wayhorne's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Wayhorne families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wayhorne 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 25 census records available for the last name Wayhorne. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wayhorne 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Wayhorne. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Wayhorne. For the veterans among your Wayhorne ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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