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Welehan Family History

Welehan 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: Meehan, Wellman, Renehan, Relihan, Deehan, Feehan, Whelihan, Wileman

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Where is the Welehan family from?

You can see how Welehan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Welehan family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Welehan families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Welehan's in USA. New York had the highest population of Welehan families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 12 census records available for the last name Welehan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Welehan 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Welehan. 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 1 military records available for the last name Welehan. For the veterans among your Welehan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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