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Wilan Family History

Wilan 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: Milan, Wiman, Wolan, Wiland, Willan, Filan, Wilen, Nilan, Wien, Wild

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Where is the Wilan family from?

You can see how Wilan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wilan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Wilan families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 13 Wilan families living in Ontario. This was about 36% of all the recorded Wilan's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Wilan families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wilan 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 Wilan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Hand and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wilan. 20% of Wilan men worked as a Farm Hand and 60% of Wilan women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wilan were Helper and Seamstress.

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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

  • Farm Hand
    20%
  • Clerk
    20%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Helper
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    60%
  • Seamstress
    40%

What Wilan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 879 census records available for the last name Wilan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wilan 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 231 immigration records available for the last name Wilan. 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 125 military records available for the last name Wilan. For the veterans among your Wilan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wilan lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1997, in the United States, Wilan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Wilan in 1969 was 38, and 84 in 1997.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wilan

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wilan 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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