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Wilian Family History

Wilian Name 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: Milian, Kilian, Willan, Wilton, Lian, Millan, William, Milan, Timian

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Where is the Wilian family from?

You can see how Wilian families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wilian family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Wilian families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Wilian families living in Virginia. This was 100% of all the recorded Wilian's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Wilian families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wilian surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Wilian ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wilian. 50% of Wilian men worked as a Salesman. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    50%
  • Clerk
    50%
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Census Records

There are 316 census records available for the last name Wilian. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wilian 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Wilian. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 14 military records available for the last name Wilian. For the veterans among your Wilian ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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