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Whelans Family History

Whelans 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, Wieland, Phelan, Wheless, Wheelan, Wheeland, Means, Helin

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Where is the Whelans family from?

You can see how Whelans families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Whelans family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Whelans families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there was 1 Whelans family living in Durham. This was 100% of all the recorded Whelans's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Whelans families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Whelans surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Whelans ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Whelans. 100% of Whelans women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Whelans family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 193 census records available for the last name Whelans. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Whelans 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 89 immigration records available for the last name Whelans. 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 27 military records available for the last name Whelans. For the veterans among your Whelans ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Whelans lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Whelans life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Whelans in 1969 was 77, and 81 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Whelans

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Whelans 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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