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Wistland Family History

Wistland 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: Westland, Wieland, Wickland, Island, Watland, Ritland, Westlund

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Where is the Wistland family from?

You can see how Wistland families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wistland family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Wistland families were found in USA in 1920. In 1841 there was 1 Wistland family living in Kincardineshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Wistland's in Scotland. Kincardineshire had the highest population of Wistland families in 1841.
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Census Records

There are 24 census records available for the last name Wistland. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wistland 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Wistland. 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 1 military records available for the last name Wistland. For the veterans among your Wistland ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wistland lifespan?

Between 1992 and 1996, in the United States, Wistland life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Wistland in 1992 was 80, and 80 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wistland 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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