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Wanhlyn Family History

Wanhlyn 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: Wahlin, Wahlen, Wansley, Wahl, Cantlin, Wann, Dahlen, Ahlin, Hanlon

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Where is the Wanhlyn family from?

You can see how Wanhlyn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wanhlyn family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Wanhlyn families were found in USA in 1920, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Wanhlyn family living in Herefordshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Wanhlyn's in United Kingdom. Herefordshire had the highest population of Wanhlyn families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 14 census records available for the last name Wanhlyn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wanhlyn 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Wanhlyn. 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 Wanhlyn. For the veterans among your Wanhlyn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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