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Weelan Family History

Weelan 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: Keelan, Whelan, Geelan, Heelan, Weeman, Wheelan, Wieland, Meehan

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Where is the Weelan family from?

You can see how Weelan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Weelan family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Weelan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Weelan families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Weelan's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Weelan families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 141 census records available for the last name Weelan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Weelan 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 49 immigration records available for the last name Weelan. 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 18 military records available for the last name Weelan. For the veterans among your Weelan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Weelan lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Weelan 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Weelan

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