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Wilaie Family History

Wilaie 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: Wilkie, Willie, Wilhite, Waldie, Wilde, Wile, Wiland, Wille, Billie

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Where is the Wilaie family from?

You can see how Wilaie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wilaie family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wilaie families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Wilaie families living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Wilaie's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Wilaie families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wilaie 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 11 census records available for the last name Wilaie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wilaie 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Wilaie. 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 Wilaie. For the veterans among your Wilaie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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