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Wla Family History

Wla 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: Ola, Pla, La, Ala, Ela, Lu, Li, Wu, Wei, Wolf

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Where is the Wla family from?

You can see how Wla families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wla family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Wla family living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Wla's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Wla families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wla 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 44 census records available for the last name Wla. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wla 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Wla. 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 3 military records available for the last name Wla. For the veterans among your Wla ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wla lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wla 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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