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Wailus Family History

Wailus 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: Wailes, Wiles, Hailes, Walas, Bailes, Wallis, Kallus, Wills, Wilgus

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Where is the Wailus family from?

You can see how Wailus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wailus family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Wailus family living in Kansas. This was 100% of all the recorded Wailus's in USA. Kansas had the highest population of Wailus families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 3 census records available for the last name Wailus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wailus 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 Wailus. 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 6 military records available for the last name Wailus. For the veterans among your Wailus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wailus lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1995, in the United States, Wailus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Wailus in 1964 was 78, and 76 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wailus 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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