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Whonn Family History

Whonn 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: Honn, Hong, Chon, Horn, Chong, Zhong, Hone, Thorn, Henn, Wann

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Where is the Whonn family from?

You can see how Whonn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Whonn family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Whonn family living in Oregon. This was about 50% of all the recorded Whonn's in USA. Oregon and 1 other state had the highest population of Whonn families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Whonn 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 51 census records available for the last name Whonn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Whonn 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Whonn. 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 6 military records available for the last name Whonn. For the veterans among your Whonn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Whonn lifespan?

Average Whonn life expectancy in 1963 was 76 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 72.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Whonn 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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