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Whelain Family History

Whelain 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, Helin, Weldin, Phelan, Whelton, Whalin, Thelin, Delain

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Where is the Whelain family from?

You can see how Whelain families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Whelain family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Whelain families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Whelain's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Whelain families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 35 census records available for the last name Whelain. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Whelain 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Whelain. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Whelain. For the veterans among your Whelain ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Whelain

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