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Wayness Family History

Wayness 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: Haynes, Wayne, Harness, Warnes, Garness, Lyness, Fadness, Wanless

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Where is the Wayness family from?

You can see how Wayness families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wayness family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Wayness families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 7 Wayness families living in Selkirkshire. This was about 54% of all the recorded Wayness's in Scotland. Selkirkshire had the highest population of Wayness families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wayness 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 151 census records available for the last name Wayness. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wayness 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Wayness. 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 9 military records available for the last name Wayness. For the veterans among your Wayness ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wayness lifespan?

Average Wayness life expectancy in 1969 was 92 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wayness 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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