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Wauan Family History

Wauan 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: Guan, Duan, Quan, Yuan, Kazan, Fagan, Madan, Gahan, Balan, Laban

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Where is the Wauan family from?

You can see how Wauan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wauan family name was found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there was 1 Wauan family living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Wauan's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Wauan families in 1911.
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Census Records

There are 14 census records available for the last name Wauan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wauan 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Wauan. 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 1 military records available for the last name Wauan. For the veterans among your Wauan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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