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Waybom Family History

Waybom 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: Raybon, Wassom, Wayson, Waskom, Wascom, Payton, Gayton, Mayor, Taylor

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Where is the Waybom family from?

You can see how Waybom families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Waybom family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Waybom families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Waybom families living in London. This was about 83% of all the recorded Waybom's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Waybom families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 19 census records available for the last name Waybom. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Waybom 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Waybom. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Waybom. For the veterans among your Waybom ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Waybom

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