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Weyland Family History

Weyland Name Meaning

German: variant of Wieland . English: variant of Wayland .

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


Similar surnames: Wyland, Weiland, Weygand, Neyland, Wentland, Weyand, Weiand, Weyman

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Where is the Weyland family from?

You can see how Weyland families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Weyland family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Weyland families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 21 Weyland families living in Quebec. This was about 88% of all the recorded Weyland's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Weyland families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Weyland surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Weyland ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Weyland. 60% of Weyland men worked as a Farmer. .

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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 Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    60%
  • Printer
    40%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Weyland. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Weyland 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Weyland. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 2,000 military records available for the last name Weyland. For the veterans among your Weyland ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Weyland lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Weyland life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Weyland in 1955 was 51, and 78 in 2004.

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