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Weilan Family History

Weilan 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: Neilan, Weiland, Weiman, Wein, Leiman, Milan, Belan, Wellman, Selan

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Where is the Weilan family from?

You can see how Weilan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Weilan family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Weilan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Weilan families living in Ohio. This was about 63% of all the recorded Weilan's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Weilan families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 105 census records available for the last name Weilan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Weilan 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Weilan. 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 8 military records available for the last name Weilan. For the veterans among your Weilan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Weilan lifespan?

Between 1997 and 1999, in the United States, Weilan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Weilan in 1997 was 25, and 86 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Weilan 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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