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Wehlander Family History

Wehlander 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: Welander, Sealander, Melander, Helander, Elander, Selander, Verlander

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Where is the Wehlander family from?

You can see how Wehlander families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wehlander family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Wehlander family living in North Dakota. This was 100% of all the recorded Wehlander's in USA. North Dakota had the highest population of Wehlander families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wehlander 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 49 census records available for the last name Wehlander. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wehlander 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Wehlander. 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 10 military records available for the last name Wehlander. For the veterans among your Wehlander ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wehlander lifespan?

Between 1984 and 2000, in the United States, Wehlander life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Wehlander in 1984 was 91, and 73 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wehlander

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wehlander 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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