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Wahely Family History

Wahely 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: Wakely, Wahl, Fahey, Gately, Wally, Wakeley, Wadell, Vahey, Wahle

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Where is the Wahely family from?

You can see how Wahely families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wahely family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Wahely families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 7 Wahely families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Wahely's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Wahely families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wahely 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 29 census records available for the last name Wahely. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wahely 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Wahely. 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 1 military records available for the last name Wahely. For the veterans among your Wahely ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wahely lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wahely

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