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Waynn Family History

Waynn 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, Wann, Wynn, Wang, Mann, Kann, Mayen, Bann, Wand, Pann

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Where is the Waynn family from?

You can see how Waynn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Waynn family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Waynn family living in Illinois. This was about 33% of all the recorded Waynn's in USA. Illinois and 2 other states had the highest population of Waynn families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Waynn 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 Waynn ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Server were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Waynn. 100% of Waynn men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Waynn women worked as a Server.

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Server
    100%

What Waynn family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 110 census records available for the last name Waynn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Waynn 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Waynn. 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 10 military records available for the last name Waynn. For the veterans among your Waynn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Waynn lifespan?

Average Waynn life expectancy in 1997 was 32 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Waynn 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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