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Waynard Family History

Waynard 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: Baynard, Maynard, Reynard, Bayard, Hayward, Wayland, Canard, Gagnard

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Where is the Waynard family from?

You can see how Waynard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Waynard family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Waynard families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1840 there was 1 Waynard family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Waynard's in USA. New York had the highest population of Waynard families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Waynard surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Waynard ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Waynard. 39% of Waynard men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Waynard women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Waynard were Painter and Housekeeper. .

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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

  • Laborer
    39%
  • Salesman
    31%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Painter
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    50%
  • Housekeeper
    50%
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Census Records

There are 417 census records available for the last name Waynard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Waynard 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 65 immigration records available for the last name Waynard. 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 14 military records available for the last name Waynard. For the veterans among your Waynard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Waynard lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2002, in the United States, Waynard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Waynard in 1971 was 48, and 92 in 2002.

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