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Waelens Family History

Waelens 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: Saelens, Wanless, Callens, Walen, Boelens, Wallen, Wahlen, Willens

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

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Census Records

There are 17 census records available for the last name Waelens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Waelens 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Waelens. 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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There are 21 military records available for the last name Waelens. For the veterans among your Waelens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Waelens lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1997, in the United States, Waelens life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Waelens in 1972 was 83, and 78 in 1997.

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