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Wayand Family History

Wayand 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: Wayland, Wyand, Weyand, Wand, Anand, Wayne, Bayard, Payan, Mayland

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Where is the Wayand family from?

You can see how Wayand families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wayand family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Wayand families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Wayand families living in New York. This was about 52% of all the recorded Wayand's in USA. New York had the highest population of Wayand families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wayand 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 Wayand ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wayand. 17% of Wayand men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Wayand women worked as a Bookkeeper.

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    17%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Tailor
    17%
  • Truck Driver
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    100%

What Wayand family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 621 census records available for the last name Wayand. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wayand 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 101 immigration records available for the last name Wayand. 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 205 military records available for the last name Wayand. For the veterans among your Wayand ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wayand lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2002, in the United States, Wayand life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Wayand in 1968 was 86, and 66 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wayand 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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