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Wyland Name Meaning

Americanized form of German Weiland .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Weyland, Wyand, Weiland, Poland, Hyland, Pyland, Foland, Ruland

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Where is the Wyland family from?

You can see how Wyland families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wyland family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Wyland families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 16 Wyland families living in Quebec. This was about 80% of all the recorded Wyland's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Wyland families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wyland surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Wyland ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wyland. 24% of Wyland men worked as a Laborer and 15% of Wyland women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wyland were Farm Laborer and Clerk. .

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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
    24%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • Carpenter
    5%
  • Farm Laborer
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    15%
  • Stenographer
    13%
  • Teacher
    10%
  • Clerk
    10%
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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Wyland. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wyland 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 587 immigration records available for the last name Wyland. 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 Wyland. For the veterans among your Wyland ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wyland lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Wyland life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1961. The average life expectancy for Wyland in 1955 was 53, and 83 in 2004.

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