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Whegan Family History

Whegan 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: Whelan, Wogan, Degan, Hogan, Shean, Hagan, Megan, Phelan, Wheat

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Where is the Whegan family from?

You can see how Whegan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Whegan family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1880. The most Whegan families were found in and USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Whegan family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Whegan's in USA. New York had the highest population of Whegan families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Whegan 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 22 census records available for the last name Whegan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Whegan 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Whegan. 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 3 military records available for the last name Whegan. For the veterans among your Whegan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Whegan 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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