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Whlin Family History

Whlin 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: Ahlin, Wolin, Whalin, Ohlin, Wahlin, Walin, Hain, Melin, Lin, Malin

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Where is the Whlin family from?

You can see how Whlin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Whlin family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Whlin families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Whlin's in USA. New York had the highest population of Whlin families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 51 census records available for the last name Whlin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Whlin 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Whlin. 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 3 military records available for the last name Whlin. For the veterans among your Whlin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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