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Waulay Family History

Waulay 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: Kallay, Walla, Wadley, Walby, Walas, Malay, Paula, Wally, Boulay

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Where is the Waulay family from?

You can see how Waulay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Waulay family name was found in Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 4 Waulay families living in Stirlingshire. This was about 80% of all the recorded Waulay's in Scotland. Stirlingshire had the highest population of Waulay families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 8 census records available for the last name Waulay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Waulay 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 Waulay. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Waulay. For the veterans among your Waulay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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