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Wailis Family History

Wailis 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: Wallis, Wailes, Kairis, Allis, Wali, Wiles, Hailes, Malis, Bailie

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Where is the Wailis family from?

You can see how Wailis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wailis family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wailis families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Wailis families living in South Carolina. This was 100% of all the recorded Wailis's in USA. South Carolina had the highest population of Wailis families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 213 census records available for the last name Wailis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wailis 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Wailis. 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 6 military records available for the last name Wailis. For the veterans among your Wailis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wailis

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