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Wayon Family History

Wayon 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: Rayon, Wason, Ayon, Wayson, Mayon, Baron, Yon, Lyon, Payton, Jason

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Where is the Wayon family from?

You can see how Wayon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wayon family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Wayon families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Wayon family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Wayon's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Wayon families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wayon 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 84 census records available for the last name Wayon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wayon 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Wayon. 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 6 military records available for the last name Wayon. For the veterans among your Wayon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wayon lifespan?

Between 2000 and 2004, in the United States, Wayon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Wayon in 2000 was 85, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wayon 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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