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Whayland Family History

Whayland 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, Harland, Hoyland, Hyland, Mayland, Layland, Haaland, Watland

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Where is the Whayland family from?

You can see how Whayland families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Whayland family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Whayland families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Whayland family living in Somerset. This was about 50% of all the recorded Whayland's in United Kingdom. Somerset and 1 other county had the highest population of Whayland families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Whayland surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Whayland ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Factory Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Whayland. 20% of Whayland men worked as a Farmer and 25% of Whayland women worked as a Factory Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Whayland were Operator and Clerk.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    20%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Salesman
    20%
  • Operator
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Factory Worker
    25%
  • Seamstress
    25%
  • Stenographer
    25%
  • Clerk
    25%

What Whayland family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 822 census records available for the last name Whayland. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Whayland 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Whayland. 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 140 military records available for the last name Whayland. For the veterans among your Whayland ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Whayland lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2002, in the United States, Whayland life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Whayland in 1962 was 76, and 70 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Whayland 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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