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Wayd Family History

Wayd 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: Ward, Wand, Wald, Way, Waid, Ways, Waud, Wayda, Wayt, Waye

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Where is the Wayd family from?

You can see how Wayd families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wayd family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Wayd families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Wayd family living in Alberta. This was about 50% of all the recorded Wayd's in Canada. Alberta and 1 other province had the highest population of Wayd families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wayd 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 159 census records available for the last name Wayd. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wayd 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Wayd. 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 20 military records available for the last name Wayd. For the veterans among your Wayd ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wayd lifespan?

Between 1982 and 2000, in the United States, Wayd life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Wayd in 1982 was 62, and 82 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wayd 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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