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Waylett Family History

Waylett Surname Meaning

meaning ‘dweller at the crossroads’ from Middle English wei ‘road’ + lēte ‘intersection’ (Old English weg gelǣte).

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Waylett family from?

You can see how Waylett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Waylett family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Waylett families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 11 Waylett families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Waylett's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Waylett families in 1911.
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What did your Waylett ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Waylett. 25% of Waylett men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    25%
  • Salesman
    25%
  • Attendant
    17%
  • Clerk
    17%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Waylett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Waylett 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 247 immigration records available for the last name Waylett. 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 243 military records available for the last name Waylett. For the veterans among your Waylett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Waylett lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Waylett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Waylett in 1967 was 80, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Waylett 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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