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Waylan Family History

Waylan 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, Wayman, Kaplan, Balan, Hayman, Warman, Callan, Rayman, Payan

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Where is the Waylan family from?

You can see how Waylan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Waylan family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Waylan families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 17 Waylan families living in Surrey. This was about 71% of all the recorded Waylan's in United Kingdom. Surrey had the highest population of Waylan families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Waylan 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 Waylan ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Incapacitated and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Waylan. 100% of Waylan men worked as an Incapacitated and 100% of Waylan women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Incapacitated
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Waylan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Waylan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Waylan 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 Waylan. 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 96 military records available for the last name Waylan. For the veterans among your Waylan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Waylan lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Waylan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Waylan in 1969 was 84, and 66 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Waylan

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Waylan 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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