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Waybourne Family History

Waybourne 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: Laybourn, Wilbourne, Raybourn, Bourne, Melbourne, Rayburn, Milbourne

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Where is the Waybourne family from?

You can see how Waybourne families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Waybourne family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Waybourne families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 7 Waybourne families living in Hampshire. This was about 88% of all the recorded Waybourne's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Waybourne families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Waybourne 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 129 census records available for the last name Waybourne. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Waybourne 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Waybourne. 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 15 military records available for the last name Waybourne. For the veterans among your Waybourne ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Waybourne lifespan?

Between 1983 and 2000, in the United States, Waybourne life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Waybourne in 1983 was 68, and 96 in 2000.

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