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Waineright Family History

Waineright 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: Wainwright, Wainright, Waybright, Whitenight, Jinright, Canright

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Where is the Waineright family from?

You can see how Waineright families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Waineright family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Waineright families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there was 1 Waineright family living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Waineright's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Waineright families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 96 census records available for the last name Waineright. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Waineright 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Waineright. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 21 military records available for the last name Waineright. For the veterans among your Waineright ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Waineright lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1995, in the United States, Waineright life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Waineright in 1966 was 67, and 86 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Waineright 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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