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Waund Family History

Waund 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: Wand, Maund, Waud, Wang, Lund, Hand, Rand, Land, Ward, Sund

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Where is the Waund family from?

You can see how Waund families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Waund family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Waund families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Waund families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Waund's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Waund families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Waund 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 80 census records available for the last name Waund. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Waund 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Waund. 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 5 military records available for the last name Waund. For the veterans among your Waund ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Waund lifespan?

Between 1959 and 1998, in the United States, Waund life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Waund in 1959 was 51, and 90 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Waund 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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