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Wuylens Family History

Wuylens 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: Cullens, Willens, Wellens, Mullens, Sullens, Wyles, Mullen, Cullen

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Where is the Wuylens family from?

You can see how Wuylens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wuylens family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Wuylens family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Wuylens's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Wuylens families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wuylens 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 7 census records available for the last name Wuylens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wuylens 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Wuylens. 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 Wuylens. For the veterans among your Wuylens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wuylens lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1992, in the United States, Wuylens life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Wuylens in 1968 was 82, and 89 in 1992.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wuylens 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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