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Waen Family History

Waen 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: Wen, Wien, Wan, Wann, Wren, Waren, Warn, Walen, Haen, Waln

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Where is the Waen family from?

You can see how Waen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Waen family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Waen families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 2 Waen families living in Warwickshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Waen's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Waen families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Waen 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 Waen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Waen. 63% of Waen men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Waen women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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
    63%
  • Farmer
    38%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

What Waen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 383 census records available for the last name Waen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Waen 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 76 immigration records available for the last name Waen. 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 40 military records available for the last name Waen. For the veterans among your Waen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Waen lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1984, in the United States, Waen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Waen in 1969 was 54, and 72 in 1984.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Waen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Waen 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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