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Whollen Family History

Whollen 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: Hollen, Wollen, Woollen, Wholley, Holten, Woolley, Hillen, Woller

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Where is the Whollen family from?

You can see how Whollen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Whollen family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Whollen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1861 there was 1 Whollen family living in Roxburghshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Whollen's in Scotland. Roxburghshire had the highest population of Whollen families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Whollen 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 19 census records available for the last name Whollen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Whollen 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 Whollen. 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 Whollen. For the veterans among your Whollen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Whollen lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Whollen 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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