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Wehan Family History

Wehan 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: Behan, Whan, Wehman, Mehan, Tehan, Wean, Lehan, Han, Bean, Shan

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Where is the Wehan family from?

You can see how Wehan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wehan family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Wehan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Wehan family living in Inverness-shire. This was 100% of all the recorded Wehan's in Scotland. Inverness-shire had the highest population of Wehan families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wehan 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 207 census records available for the last name Wehan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wehan 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Wehan. 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 25 military records available for the last name Wehan. For the veterans among your Wehan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wehan lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2003, in the United States, Wehan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Wehan in 1971 was 76, and 90 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wehan 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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