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Wylander Family History

Wylander 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: Nylander, Rylander, Welander, Lander, Wander, Bolander, Melander

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Where is the Wylander family from?

You can see how Wylander families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wylander family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wylander families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Wylander family living in Montana. This was 100% of all the recorded Wylander's in USA. Montana had the highest population of Wylander families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wylander 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 100 census records available for the last name Wylander. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wylander 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Wylander. 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 9 military records available for the last name Wylander. For the veterans among your Wylander ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wylander lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1972, in the United States, Wylander life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Wylander in 1967 was 68, and 67 in 1972.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wylander 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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