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Whealen Family History

Whealen 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, Whaley, Wheeler, Healey, Whealton, Wheeley, Thelen, Hellen

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Where is the Whealen family from?

You can see how Whealen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Whealen family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Whealen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 10 Whealen families living in Lancashire. This was about 77% of all the recorded Whealen's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Whealen families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Whealen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Whealen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Whealen. 31% of Whealen men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Whealen women worked as a Clerk.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    31%
  • Salesman
    24%
  • Manager
    16%
  • Farmer
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Whealen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Whealen 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 224 immigration records available for the last name Whealen. 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 236 military records available for the last name Whealen. For the veterans among your Whealen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Whealen lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Whealen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Whealen in 1963 was 74, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Whealen 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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