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Wehlann Family History

Wehlann 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: Ehmann, Lehmann, Rehmann, Wehling, Wehrmann, Wegmann, Wellmann

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Where is the Wehlann family from?

You can see how Wehlann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wehlann family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Wehlann families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there were 2 Wehlann families living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Wehlann's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Wehlann families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 158 census records available for the last name Wehlann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wehlann 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Wehlann. 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 Wehlann. For the veterans among your Wehlann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wehlann lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1997, in the United States, Wehlann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Wehlann in 1974 was 68, and 87 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wehlann 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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