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Wainz Family History

Wainz 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: Mainz, Kainz, Sainz, Wain, Waitz, Wang, Hain, Bain, Main, Cain

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Where is the Wainz family from?

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

What did your Wainz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Baker was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wainz. 100% of Wainz men worked as a Baker. .

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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

  • Baker
    100%
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Census Records

There are 64 census records available for the last name Wainz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wainz 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 44 immigration records available for the last name Wainz. 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 77 military records available for the last name Wainz. For the veterans among your Wainz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wainz lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2003, in the United States, Wainz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Wainz in 1974 was 57, and 53 in 2003.

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