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Wealand Family History

Wealand 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: Weiland, Weakland, Weyland, Newland, Berland, Wieland, Eland, Penland

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Where is the Wealand family from?

You can see how Wealand families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wealand family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Wealand families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 13 Wealand families living in London. This was about 38% of all the recorded Wealand's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Wealand families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wealand 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 Wealand ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Wealand. 100% of Wealand 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
    100%

What Wealand family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Wealand. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wealand 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 78 immigration records available for the last name Wealand. 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 170 military records available for the last name Wealand. For the veterans among your Wealand ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wealand lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Wealand life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1943, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Wealand in 1943 was 28, and 81 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wealand

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wealand 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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