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Whelhan Family History

Whelhan 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, Whelihan, Phelan, Helman, Sheehan, Whelton, Shelman, Whetham

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Where is the Whelhan family from?

You can see how Whelhan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Whelhan family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Whelhan family living in Virginia. This was 100% of all the recorded Whelhan's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Whelhan families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 26 census records available for the last name Whelhan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Whelhan 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Whelhan. 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 7 military records available for the last name Whelhan. For the veterans among your Whelhan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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