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Wyllen Family History

Wyllen 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: Wollen, Wellen, Willen, Wallen, Allen, Waller, Mullen, Weller, Cullen

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Where is the Wyllen family from?

You can see how Wyllen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wyllen family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Wyllen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1901 there was 1 Wyllen family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Wyllen's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Wyllen families in 1901.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wyllen 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 10 census records available for the last name Wyllen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wyllen 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Wyllen. 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 Wyllen. For the veterans among your Wyllen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wyllen lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2001, in the United States, Wyllen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Wyllen in 1969 was 52, and 55 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wyllen 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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