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Wilyat Family History

Wilyat 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: Pilat, Filyaw, Willet, Willan, Wilda, Wilt, Wilmot, Wilham, Wilday

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Where is the Wilyat family from?

You can see how Wilyat families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wilyat family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Wilyat family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Wilyat's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Wilyat families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wilyat 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 12 census records available for the last name Wilyat. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wilyat 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Wilyat. 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 19 military records available for the last name Wilyat. For the veterans among your Wilyat ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wilyat lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1998, in the United States, Wilyat life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Wilyat in 1972 was 54, and 73 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wilyat 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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