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Wainis Family History

Wainis 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: Wainio, Danis, Annis, Raines, Kairis, Manis, Mains, Gaines, Baines

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Where is the Wainis family from?

You can see how Wainis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wainis family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Wainis families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there was 1 Wainis family living in Stirlingshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Wainis's in Scotland. Stirlingshire had the highest population of Wainis families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wainis 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 Wainis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Operator was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wainis. 60% of Wainis men worked as an Operator.

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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

  • Operator
    60%
  • Farmer
    40%

What Wainis family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 158 census records available for the last name Wainis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wainis 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Wainis. 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 8 military records available for the last name Wainis. For the veterans among your Wainis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wainis lifespan?

Between 1982 and 1996, in the United States, Wainis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Wainis in 1982 was 52, and 87 in 1996.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wainis

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wainis 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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