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Waylet Family History

Waylet 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: Waller, Mallet, Wagle, Wale, Wayne, Wadley, Watler, Ayles, Walek

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Where is the Waylet family from?

You can see how Waylet families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Waylet family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Waylet families were found in and Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there were 6 Waylet families living in Bute. This was 100% of all the recorded Waylet's in Scotland. Bute had the highest population of Waylet families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Waylet surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 81 census records available for the last name Waylet. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Waylet 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Waylet. 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 2 military records available for the last name Waylet. For the veterans among your Waylet ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Waylet lifespan?

Average Waylet life expectancy in 1976 was 86 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Waylet 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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