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Wainman Family History

Wainman Surname Meaning

English (Lancashire and Yorkshire): occupational name from Middle English wain-man ‘wagon-driver’.

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


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Where is the Wainman family from?

You can see how Wainman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wainman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Wainman families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 200 Wainman families living in Lancashire. This was about 43% of all the recorded Wainman's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Wainman families in 1891.
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What did your Wainman ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Cotton Weaver and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Wainman. 28% of Wainman men worked as a Cotton Weaver and 72% of Wainman women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wainman were General Labourer and Private Means.

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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

  • Cotton Weaver
    28%
  • Domestic Plumber
    16%
  • Wool Warehouseman
    12%
  • General Labourer
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    72%
  • Cotton Weaver
    9%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duti
    3%
  • Private Means
    3%

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Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Wainman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wainman 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 869 immigration records available for the last name Wainman. 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 693 military records available for the last name Wainman. For the veterans among your Wainman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wainman lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Wainman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Wainman in 1951 was 31, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wainman 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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