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Waklan Family History

Waklan 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: Kaplan, Balan, Warman, Callan, Wakeland, Walla, Kalan, Allan, Waxman

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Where is the Waklan family from?

You can see how Waklan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Waklan family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Waklan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Waklan families living in Texas. This was 100% of all the recorded Waklan's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Waklan families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 25 census records available for the last name Waklan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Waklan 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Waklan. 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 1 military records available for the last name Waklan. For the veterans among your Waklan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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