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Waymon Family History

Waymon 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: Gaymon, Daymon, Wayson, Raymon, Haymon, Laymon, Wayman, Payton

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Where is the Waymon family from?

You can see how Waymon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Waymon family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Waymon families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 11 Waymon families living in London. This was about 58% of all the recorded Waymon's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Waymon families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Waymon 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 Waymon ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laundress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Waymon. 30% of Waymon men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Waymon women worked as a Laundress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Waymon were Truck Driver and Housewife.

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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

  • Laborer
    30%
  • New Worker
    12%
  • Janitor
    8%
  • Truck Driver
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laundress
    34%
  • Loader
    34%
  • Housewife
    34%

What Waymon family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Waymon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Waymon 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Waymon. 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 256 military records available for the last name Waymon. For the veterans among your Waymon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Waymon lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Waymon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1946, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Waymon in 1946 was 31, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Waymon 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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