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Wane Family History

Wane Surname Meaning

English: variant of Wayne. West African (Senegal Mali and Mauritania): Tukulor name of unexplained etymology.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Wane family from?

You can see how Wane families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wane family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Wane families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 11 Wane families living in British Columbia. This was about 26% of all the recorded Wane's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Wane families in 1911.
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What did your Wane ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wane. 41% of Wane men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Wane women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wane were Janitor and New Worker.

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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

  • Laborer
    41%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Salesman
    5%
  • Janitor
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    25%
  • Stenographer
    15%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • New Worker
    11%

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Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Wane. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wane 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 926 immigration records available for the last name Wane. 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 762 military records available for the last name Wane. For the veterans among your Wane ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wane lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2003, in the United States, Wane life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Wane in 1955 was 62, and 96 in 2003.

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