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Waylond Family History

Waylond 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: Wayland, Mayland, Layland, Haymond, Raymond, Watland, Naylon, Aymond

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Where is the Waylond family from?

You can see how Waylond families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Waylond family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Waylond family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Waylond's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Waylond families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Waylond 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 24 census records available for the last name Waylond. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Waylond 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 Waylond. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Waylond. For the veterans among your Waylond 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 Waylond

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