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Wahn Family History

Wahn Surname 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: Hahn, Wahl, Wan, Wann, Ahn, Kahn, Fahn, Bahn, Zahn, Wah

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Where is the Wahn family from?

You can see how Wahn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wahn family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Wahn families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Wahn families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Wahn's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Wahn families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wahn surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Wahn ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wahn. 25% of Wahn 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    25%
  • Truck Driver
    20%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Farm Laborer
    10%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Wahn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wahn 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 737 immigration records available for the last name Wahn. 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 Wahn. For the veterans among your Wahn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wahn lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Wahn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Wahn in 1964 was 76, and 78 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wahn

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wahn ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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