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Waynock Family History

Waynock 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: Warnock, Waynick, Aycock, Laycock, Waymack, Haylock, Haycock, Waldock

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Where is the Waynock family from?

You can see how Waynock families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Waynock family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Waynock families were found in USA in 1880. In 1861 there was 1 Waynock family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Waynock's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Waynock families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Waynock 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 118 census records available for the last name Waynock. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Waynock 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Waynock. 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 31 military records available for the last name Waynock. For the veterans among your Waynock ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Waynock lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1994, in the United States, Waynock life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Waynock in 1978 was 83, and 70 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Waynock 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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