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Waymyres Family History

Waymyres 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: Waymire, Haymore, Ramires, Amores, Myres, Haymes, Wymore, Sayres

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Where is the Waymyres family from?

You can see how Waymyres families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Waymyres family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Waymyres families living in Tennessee. This was 100% of all the recorded Waymyres's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Waymyres families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 5 census records available for the last name Waymyres. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Waymyres 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Waymyres. 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 Waymyres. For the veterans among your Waymyres ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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