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Wayner Family History

Wayner Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German and Jewish (Ashkenazic) Weiner Wegner or Wehner.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Wayner family from?

You can see how Wayner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wayner family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Wayner families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 45 Wayner families living in Ontario. This was about 51% of all the recorded Wayner's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Wayner families in 1911.
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What did your Wayner ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Labourer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Wayner. 60% of Wayner men worked as a Labourer.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Labourer
    60%
  • Farmer
    40%

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Census Records

There are 18,000 census records available for the last name Wayner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wayner 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Wayner. 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 870 military records available for the last name Wayner. For the veterans among your Wayner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wayner lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Wayner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Wayner in 1965 was 46, and 69 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wayner 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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