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Wearland Family History

Wearland 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: Weakland, Harland, Marland, Garland, Berland, Worland, Ferland

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Where is the Wearland family from?

You can see how Wearland families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wearland family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Wearland family living in Oklahoma. This was 100% of all the recorded Wearland's in USA. Oklahoma had the highest population of Wearland families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wearland 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 12 census records available for the last name Wearland. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wearland 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Wearland. 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 3 military records available for the last name Wearland. For the veterans among your Wearland ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wearland lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1998, in the United States, Wearland life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Wearland in 1966 was 67, and 81 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wearland 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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