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Whelens Family History

Whelens 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: Wheless, Thelen, Wheeles, Whelan, Boelens, Wheeless, Whiles, Saelens

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Where is the Whelens family from?

You can see how Whelens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Whelens family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Whelens families were found in Scotland in 1861. In 1891 there were 7 Whelens families living in Durham. This was 100% of all the recorded Whelens's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Whelens families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 71 census records available for the last name Whelens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Whelens 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Whelens. 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 6 military records available for the last name Whelens. For the veterans among your Whelens 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 Whelens 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Whelens

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