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Wehlan Family History

Wehlan 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: Wehman, Belan, Wellman, Selan, Keelan, Mehlman, Wohlman, Behan

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Where is the Wehlan family from?

You can see how Wehlan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wehlan family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Wehlan families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Wehlan families living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Wehlan's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Wehlan families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wehlan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Wehlan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Wehlan. 38% of Wehlan men worked as a Laborer.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    38%
  • Clerk
    38%
  • Salesman
    25%

What Wehlan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 467 census records available for the last name Wehlan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wehlan 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 180 immigration records available for the last name Wehlan. 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 103 military records available for the last name Wehlan. For the veterans among your Wehlan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wehlan lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1996, in the United States, Wehlan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Wehlan in 1966 was 84, and 62 in 1996.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wehlan

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wehlan 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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