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Whaylan Family History

Whaylan 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: Hayman, Whallon, Wayland, Whelan, Whalin, Harlan, Hylan, Whyman

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Where is the Whaylan family from?

You can see how Whaylan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Whaylan family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Whaylan family living in Rhode Island. This was 100% of all the recorded Whaylan's in USA. Rhode Island had the highest population of Whaylan families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 45 census records available for the last name Whaylan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Whaylan 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 Whaylan. 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 11 military records available for the last name Whaylan. For the veterans among your Whaylan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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