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Wilans Family History

Wilans 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: Wiland, Winans, Vilas, Wiles, Wieland, Milan, Milas, Milano, Silas

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Where is the Wilans family from?

You can see how Wilans families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wilans family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wilans families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Wilans families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Wilans's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Wilans families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 92 census records available for the last name Wilans. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wilans 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Wilans. 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 7 military records available for the last name Wilans. For the veterans among your Wilans ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wilans lifespan?

Between 1992 and 2001, in the United States, Wilans life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Wilans in 1992 was 83, and 83 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wilans 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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