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Wayward Family History

Wayward 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: Hayward, Sayward, Bayard, Baynard, Wayland, Aylward, Maynard, Maywald

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Where is the Wayward family from?

You can see how Wayward families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wayward family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Wayward families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Wayward families living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Wayward's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Wayward families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wayward surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Wayward ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Wayward. 100% of Wayward women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Wayward family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 466 census records available for the last name Wayward. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wayward 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Wayward. 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 126 military records available for the last name Wayward. For the veterans among your Wayward ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wayward lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1999, in the United States, Wayward life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Wayward in 1963 was 85, and 71 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wayward 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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