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Whalman Family History

Whalman 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: Thalman, Halman, Kalman, Waldman, Harman, Hayman, Warman, Salman

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Where is the Whalman family from?

You can see how Whalman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Whalman family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Whalman families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Whalman family living in Hampshire. This was about 14% of all the recorded Whalman's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Whalman families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Whalman 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 129 census records available for the last name Whalman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Whalman 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 60 immigration records available for the last name Whalman. 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 Whalman. For the veterans among your Whalman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Whalman lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1995, in the United States, Whalman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Whalman in 1969 was 70, and 71 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Whalman 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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