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Waalewyn Family History

Waalewyn 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: Whaley, Wadley, Walen, Wagley, Wallen, Wahlen, Wasley, Watley, Wakley

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Where is the Waalewyn family from?

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

What did your Waalewyn ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Waalewyn ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 16 census records available for the last name Waalewyn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Waalewyn 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Waalewyn. 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 46 military records available for the last name Waalewyn. For the veterans among your Waalewyn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Waalewyn lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1998, in the United States, Waalewyn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Waalewyn in 1971 was 70, and 94 in 1998.

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