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Waunn Family History

Waunn 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: Wann, Wang, Mann, Gunn, Gaunt, Kann, Bann, Wand, Pann, Nunn

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Where is the Waunn family from?

You can see how Waunn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Waunn family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Waunn family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Waunn's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Waunn families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Waunn 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 20 census records available for the last name Waunn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Waunn 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Waunn. 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 39 military records available for the last name Waunn. For the veterans among your Waunn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Waunn lifespan?

Between 1980 and 1994, in the United States, Waunn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Waunn in 1980 was 91, and 58 in 1994.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Waunn 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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