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Wayna Family History

Wayna 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: Wayne, Wayda, Wang, Rana, Dana, Hanna, Barna, Wand, Manna, Wan

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Where is the Wayna family from?

You can see how Wayna families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wayna family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wayna families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Wayna family living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Wayna's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Wayna families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wayna surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 64 census records available for the last name Wayna. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wayna 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Wayna. 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 13 military records available for the last name Wayna. For the veterans among your Wayna ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wayna lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Wayna life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Wayna in 1965 was 46, and 84 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wayna 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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