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Wanglin Family History

Wanglin 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: Anglin, Wangelin, Cantlin, Angwin, Raglin, Langin, Wangen, Mangin

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Where is the Wanglin family from?

You can see how Wanglin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wanglin family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wanglin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Wanglin families living in Illinois. This was about 62% of all the recorded Wanglin's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Wanglin families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wanglin 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 155 census records available for the last name Wanglin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wanglin 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Wanglin. 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 16 military records available for the last name Wanglin. For the veterans among your Wanglin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wanglin lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1985, in the United States, Wanglin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Wanglin in 1973 was 67, and 82 in 1985.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wanglin 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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