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Wayburn Family History

Wayburn 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: Rayburn, Walburn, Walburg, Laybourn, Washburn, Winburn, Wilburn

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Where is the Wayburn family from?

You can see how Wayburn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wayburn family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Wayburn families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Wayburn families living in Somerset. This was about 60% of all the recorded Wayburn's in United Kingdom. Somerset had the highest population of Wayburn families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wayburn 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 Wayburn ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and General Manager were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wayburn. 100% of Wayburn men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Wayburn women worked as a General Manager.

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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

  • Salesman
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • General Manager
    100%

What Wayburn family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 291 census records available for the last name Wayburn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wayburn 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 55 immigration records available for the last name Wayburn. 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 138 military records available for the last name Wayburn. For the veterans among your Wayburn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wayburn lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2003, in the United States, Wayburn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Wayburn in 1954 was 59, and 84 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wayburn 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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