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Waynick Family History

Waynick Surname Meaning

English: variant of Winnick. Possibly an altered form of German Wenig.

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


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Where is the Waynick family from?

You can see how Waynick families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Waynick family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Waynick families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Waynick family living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Waynick's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Waynick families in 1891.
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What did your Waynick ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Waynick. 31% of Waynick men worked as a Laborer and 19% of Waynick women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Waynick were Farming and Stenographer.

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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

  • Laborer
    31%
  • Farmer
    24%
  • Salesman
    9%
  • Farming
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    19%
  • Farmer
    12%
  • House Work
    12%
  • Stenographer
    12%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Waynick. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Waynick 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 135 immigration records available for the last name Waynick. 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 690 military records available for the last name Waynick. For the veterans among your Waynick ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Waynick lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Waynick life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1962. The average life expectancy for Waynick in 1954 was 51, and 80 in 2004.

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