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Whellhan Family History

Whellhan 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: Whelihan, Wellman, Whelan, Hellman, Shellman, Wheelan, Bellman

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Where is the Whellhan family from?

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

There are 47 census records available for the last name Whellhan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Whellhan 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 Whellhan. 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 5 military records available for the last name Whellhan. For the veterans among your Whellhan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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