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Whalin Name Meaning

Irish: variant of Whelan . In some cases possibly also an Americanized form of Swedish Wahlin or Wallin (see Vallin ).

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


Similar surnames: Whalen, Whaling, Whallon, Walin, Hallin, Helin, Falin, Dalin, Hamlin

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Where is the Whalin family from?

You can see how Whalin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Whalin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Whalin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 23 Whalin families living in Lancashire. This was about 44% of all the recorded Whalin's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Whalin families in 1891.
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What did your Whalin ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Whalin. 80% of Whalin women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    80%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duti
    20%
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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Whalin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Whalin 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 714 immigration records available for the last name Whalin. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, 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 Whalin. For the veterans among your Whalin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Whalin lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Whalin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Whalin in 1950 was 44, and 77 in 2004.

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