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Wilad Family History

Wilad 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: Wild, Wiland, Vilar, Will, Vila, Vilas, Wold, Pilat, Wind, Wilk

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Where is the Wilad family from?

You can see how Wilad families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wilad family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Wilad family living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Wilad's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Wilad families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wilad 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 17 census records available for the last name Wilad. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wilad 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 Wilad. 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 Wilad. For the veterans among your Wilad ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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