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Waina Family History

Waina Name 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: Wain, Wang, Hain, Bain, Rana, Main, Taira, Cain, Dana, Hanna

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Where is the Waina family from?

You can see how Waina families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Waina family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Waina families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Waina family living in Nebraska. This was about 33% of all the recorded Waina's in USA. Nebraska and 2 other states had the highest population of Waina families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Waina surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Waina ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Waina. 50% of Waina men worked as a Farmer. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%
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Census Records

There are 225 census records available for the last name Waina. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Waina 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 75 immigration records available for the last name Waina. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 47 military records available for the last name Waina. For the veterans among your Waina ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Waina lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1994, in the United States, Waina life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Waina in 1968 was 87, and 79 in 1994.

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