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Wylin Family History

Wylin 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: Wolin, Mylin, Wylie, Walin, Nylin, Yin, Melin, Lin, Malin, Wein

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Where is the Wylin family from?

You can see how Wylin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wylin family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Wylin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Wylin family living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Wylin's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Wylin families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wylin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Wylin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wylin. 100% of Wylin men worked as a Farmer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 109 census records available for the last name Wylin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wylin 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Wylin. 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 12 military records available for the last name Wylin. For the veterans among your Wylin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wylin lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Wylin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Wylin in 1968 was 88, and 91 in 2003.

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