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Whelon Family History

Whelon 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: Whelton, Whelan, Whedon, Phelon, Whalon, Heron, Sheldon, Helin

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Where is the Whelon family from?

You can see how Whelon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Whelon family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Whelon families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 16 Whelon families living in Lancashire. This was about 84% of all the recorded Whelon's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Whelon families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Whelon 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 Whelon ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Whelon. 100% of Whelon 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%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Whelon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Whelon 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 252 immigration records available for the last name Whelon. 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 146 military records available for the last name Whelon. For the veterans among your Whelon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Whelon lifespan?

Average Whelon life expectancy in 1973 was 77 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Whelon

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Whelon 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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