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Whelman Family History

Whelman 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: Helman, Whelan, Shelman, Selman, Kelman, Hetman, Elman, Sherman

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Where is the Whelman family from?

You can see how Whelman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Whelman family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Whelman families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Whelman families living in Sussex. This was about 50% of all the recorded Whelman's in United Kingdom. Sussex had the highest population of Whelman families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Whelman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 194 census records available for the last name Whelman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Whelman 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Whelman. 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 11 military records available for the last name Whelman. For the veterans among your Whelman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Whelman lifespan?

Average Whelman life expectancy in 2002 was 81 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Whelman 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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