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Wyland Family History

Wyland Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Weiland.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Wyland family from?

You can see how Wyland families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wyland family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Wyland families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 13 Wyland families living in London. This was about 45% of all the recorded Wyland's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Wyland families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wyland 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 Wyland ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Incapacitated was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Wyland. 100% of Wyland women worked as an Incapacitated.

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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

  • Incapacitated
    100%

What Wyland family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Wyland. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wyland 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 587 immigration records available for the last name Wyland. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Wyland. For the veterans among your Wyland ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wyland lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Wyland life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1961. The average life expectancy for Wyland in 1955 was 53, and 83 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wyland

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wyland 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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