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Wharlen Family History

Wharlen 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: Whalen, Charles, Harben, Harden, Haren, Harle, Warren, Harley

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Where is the Wharlen family from?

You can see how Wharlen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wharlen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Wharlen family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Wharlen's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Wharlen families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 30 census records available for the last name Wharlen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wharlen 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Wharlen. 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 2 military records available for the last name Wharlen. For the veterans among your Wharlen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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