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Wayre Family History

Wayre Surname Meaning

see Ware.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Wayre family from?

You can see how Wayre families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wayre family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Wayre families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Wayre families living in Essex. This was about 38% of all the recorded Wayre's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Wayre families in 1891.
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What did your Wayre ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Wayre. 82% of Wayre women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    82%
  • Domestic Servant
    19%

What Wayre family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Wayre. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wayre 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 90 immigration records available for the last name Wayre. 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 56 military records available for the last name Wayre. For the veterans among your Wayre ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wayre lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1981, in the United States, Wayre life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Wayre in 1966 was 80, and 87 in 1981.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wayre

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wayre 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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