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Whailin Family History

Whailin 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: Whalin, Chaplin, Hallin, Hamlin, Whallon, Havlin, Harlin, Bailin

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Where is the Whailin family from?

You can see how Whailin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Whailin family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1901. The most Whailin families were found in USA in 1840, USA in 1880, and Scotland in 1901. In 1901 there was 1 Whailin family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Whailin's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Whailin families in 1901.
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Census Records

There are 88 census records available for the last name Whailin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Whailin 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Whailin. 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 6 military records available for the last name Whailin. For the veterans among your Whailin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Whailin lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Whailin 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 Whailin

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