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Wawne Family History

Wawne Surname Meaning

From Wawne (ER Yorks) which is recorded as Wagene in 1086. The place-name may derive from Old English *wagen ‘quagmire’.

Variant of Walwyn.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Wawne family from?

You can see how Wawne families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wawne family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Wawne families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 6 Wawne families living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Wawne's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Wawne families in 1891.
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What did your Wawne ancestors do for a living?

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

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 285 census records available for the last name Wawne. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wawne 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Wawne. 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 12 military records available for the last name Wawne. For the veterans among your Wawne ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wawne lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1998, in the United States, Wawne life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Wawne in 1967 was 96, and 92 in 1998.

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