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Whalan Family History

Whalan Surname Meaning

from Ó Faoláin see Whelan.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Whalan family from?

You can see how Whalan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Whalan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Whalan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 72 Whalan families living in Lancashire. This was about 54% of all the recorded Whalan's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Whalan families in 1891.
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What did your Whalan ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Whalan. 72% of Whalan 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
    72%
  • Housekeeper
    29%

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Census Records

There are 16,000 census records available for the last name Whalan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Whalan 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Whalan. 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 852 military records available for the last name Whalan. For the veterans among your Whalan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Whalan lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2003, in the United States, Whalan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Whalan in 1961 was 34, and 77 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Whalan 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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