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Wahly Family History

Wahly 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: Wahl, Wally, Wahle, Wahls, Wall, Early, Ahl, Dahl, Wagle, Wale

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Where is the Wahly family from?

You can see how Wahly families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wahly family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Wahly families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Wahly family living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Wahly's in United Kingdom. London and 1 other county had the highest population of Wahly families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wahly 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 68 census records available for the last name Wahly. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wahly 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Wahly. 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 13 military records available for the last name Wahly. For the veterans among your Wahly ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wahly lifespan?

Between 1988 and 2003, in the United States, Wahly life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Wahly in 1988 was 70, and 60 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wahly 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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