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Waining Family History

Waining 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: Warning, Kanning, Waring, Arning, Manning, Twining, Hanning, Canning

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Where is the Waining family from?

You can see how Waining families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Waining family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Waining families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 9 Waining families living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Waining's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Waining families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Waining 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 Waining ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Waining. 100% of Waining women worked as an Unpaid Domestic 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 305 census records available for the last name Waining. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Waining 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Waining. 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 38 military records available for the last name Waining. For the veterans among your Waining ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Waining lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1991, in the United States, Waining life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Waining in 1977 was 81, and 79 in 1991.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Waining 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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