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Waynesboro Family History

Waynesboro 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: Ansbro, Kaneshiro, Wayner, Haynesworth, Nestor, Warner, Haynes

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Where is the Waynesboro family from?

You can see how Waynesboro families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Waynesboro family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Waynesboro family living in West Virginia. This was 100% of all the recorded Waynesboro's in USA. West Virginia had the highest population of Waynesboro families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Waynesboro 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 43 census records available for the last name Waynesboro. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Waynesboro 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 Waynesboro. 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 12 military records available for the last name Waynesboro. For the veterans among your Waynesboro ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Waynesboro lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Waynesboro life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Waynesboro in 1969 was 67, and 82 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Waynesboro 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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