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Whelle Family History

Whelle 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: Helle, Welle, Wheller, Heller, Weller, Hell, Pelle, Belle, Melle

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Where is the Whelle family from?

You can see how Whelle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Whelle family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Whelle family living in Colorado. This was about 50% of all the recorded Whelle's in USA. Colorado and 1 other state had the highest population of Whelle families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 50 census records available for the last name Whelle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Whelle 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Whelle. 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 2 military records available for the last name Whelle. For the veterans among your Whelle 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 Whelle 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 Whelle

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