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Whallin Family History

Whallin 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: Hallin, Whallon, Whalin, Wallin, Vallin, Chaplin, Halling, Ballin

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Where is the Whallin family from?

You can see how Whallin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Whallin family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Whallin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1851 there was 1 Whallin family living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Whallin's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Whallin families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 113 census records available for the last name Whallin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Whallin 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Whallin. 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 20 military records available for the last name Whallin. For the veterans among your Whallin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Whallin lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Whallin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Whallin in 1961 was 41, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Whallin 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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