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Waylo Family History

Waylo 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: Wallo, Wall, Gallo, Mallo, Wahl, Taylor, Malo, Wagle, Wale, Wali

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Where is the Waylo family from?

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

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Waylo. 100% of Waylo men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Waylo women worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 39 census records available for the last name Waylo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Waylo 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Waylo. 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 14 military records available for the last name Waylo. For the veterans among your Waylo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Waylo lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1982, in the United States, Waylo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Waylo in 1970 was 75, and 68 in 1982.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Waylo 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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