This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Wlaley family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Wlaley Family History

Wlaley 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: Whaley, Paley, Caley, Willey, Wale, Healey, Worley, Braley, Staley

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Wlaley family from?

You can see how Wlaley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wlaley family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Wlaley family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Wlaley's in USA. New York had the highest population of Wlaley families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wlaley surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Wlaley family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 7 census records available for the last name Wlaley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wlaley census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Wlaley

Passenger Lists

There are 2 immigration records available for the last name Wlaley. 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.

View all Wlaley immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Wlaley. For the veterans among your Wlaley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Wlaley military records

You've only scratched the surface of Wlaley family history

Discover More

What is the average Wlaley lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wlaley 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Wlaley family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial