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Whon Family History

Whon 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: Chon, Won, Wion, Thon, Whan, Woon, Hon, Shon, Han, Son

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Where is the Whon family from?

You can see how Whon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Whon family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Whon families were found in USA in 1880, and Canada in 1911. In 1880 there were 4 Whon families living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Whon's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Whon families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Whon 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 180 census records available for the last name Whon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Whon 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Whon. 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 8 military records available for the last name Whon. For the veterans among your Whon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Whon lifespan?

Average Whon life expectancy in 1995 was 61 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Whon 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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