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Waaland Family History

Waaland 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: Haaland, Watland, Wayland, Harland, Calland, Marland, Garland

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Where is the Waaland family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Waaland 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 Waaland ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Co Owner was the top reported job for people in the USA named Waaland. 100% of Waaland men worked as a Co Owner.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Co Owner
    100%

What Waaland family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 144 census records available for the last name Waaland. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Waaland 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 159 immigration records available for the last name Waaland. 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 106 military records available for the last name Waaland. For the veterans among your Waaland ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Waaland lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Waaland life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Waaland in 1954 was 51, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Waaland 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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