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Whielan Family History

Whielan 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: Whelan, Wheelan, Wieland, Phelan, Whitman, Whitelaw, Heelan, Willan

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Where is the Whielan family from?

You can see how Whielan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Whielan family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Whielan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Whielan families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Whielan's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Whielan families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 29 census records available for the last name Whielan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Whielan 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Whielan. 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 1 military records available for the last name Whielan. For the veterans among your Whielan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Whielan lifespan?

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