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Whyland Family History

Whyland 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: Hyland, Wayland, Weyland, Wyland, Ryland, Hoyland, Wieland, Mayland

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Where is the Whyland family from?

You can see how Whyland families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Whyland family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Whyland families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Whyland family living in Essex. This was about 50% of all the recorded Whyland's in United Kingdom. Essex and 1 other county had the highest population of Whyland families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Whyland 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 Whyland ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Whyland. 100% of Whyland men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

What Whyland family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Whyland. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Whyland 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 57 immigration records available for the last name Whyland. 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 120 military records available for the last name Whyland. For the veterans among your Whyland ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Whyland lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2003, in the United States, Whyland life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Whyland in 1960 was 51, and 73 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Whyland

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Whyland 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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