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Waylen Family History

Waylen Surname Meaning

see Wayland.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Waylen family from?

You can see how Waylen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Waylen family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Waylen families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 22 Waylen families living in Wiltshire. This was about 35% of all the recorded Waylen's in United Kingdom. Wiltshire had the highest population of Waylen families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Waylen 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 Waylen ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Waylen. 80% of Waylen 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    80%
  • Domestic Servant
    12%
  • Domestic Worker
    8%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Waylen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Waylen 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 172 immigration records available for the last name Waylen. 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 153 military records available for the last name Waylen. For the veterans among your Waylen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Waylen lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1997, in the United States, Waylen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Waylen in 1967 was 70, and 78 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Waylen 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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