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Waillin Family History

Waillin 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: Wallin, Vallin, Ballin, Hallin, Walli, Willing, Killin, Allin, Wallis

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Where is the Waillin family from?

You can see how Waillin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Waillin family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Waillin families living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Waillin's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Waillin families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 7 census records available for the last name Waillin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Waillin 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Waillin. 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 Waillin. For the veterans among your Waillin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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