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Wayman Family History

Wayman Surname Meaning

English: variant of Wyman and Waitman. Americanized form of German Wehmann and Weidmann.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Wayman family from?

You can see how Wayman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wayman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Wayman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 180 Wayman families living in London. This was about 21% of all the recorded Wayman's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Wayman families in 1891.
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What did your Wayman ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Wayman. 17% of Wayman men worked as a General Labourer and 73% of Wayman women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wayman were Carpenter joiner and Household 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    17%
  • Builders Labourer
    7%
  • Wood Machinist
    6%
  • Carpenter joiner
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    73%
  • Private Means
    4%
  • Housewife
    3%
  • Household Duties
    3%

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Census Records

There are 37,000 census records available for the last name Wayman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wayman 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Wayman. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Wayman. For the veterans among your Wayman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wayman lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Wayman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Wayman in 1946 was 47, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wayman 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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