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Wailly Family History

Wailly 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: Wally, Willy, Bailly, Wall, Bailey, Lilly, Will, Faille, Tilly, Wilby

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Where is the Wailly family from?

You can see how Wailly families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wailly family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Wailly families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Wailly family living in Surrey. This was 100% of all the recorded Wailly's in United Kingdom. Surrey had the highest population of Wailly families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 119 census records available for the last name Wailly. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wailly 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 120 immigration records available for the last name Wailly. 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 19 military records available for the last name Wailly. For the veterans among your Wailly ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wailly lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Wailly life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Wailly in 1967 was 58, and 86 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wailly 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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