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Waterlyn Family History

Waterlyn 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: Waterman, Waterson, Water, Easterlin, Waters, Weatherly, Gately

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Census Records

There are 28 census records available for the last name Waterlyn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Waterlyn 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Waterlyn. 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 25 military records available for the last name Waterlyn. For the veterans among your Waterlyn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Waterlyn lifespan?

Between 1988 and 2000, in the United States, Waterlyn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Waterlyn in 1988 was 87, and 83 in 2000.

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