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Whelps Family History

Whelps 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: Phelps, Wells, Wheeles, Whelan, Whiles, Welp, Helms, Shelp, Wels

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Where is the Whelps family from?

You can see how Whelps families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Whelps family name was found in the UK, and Scotland between 1891 and 1901. The most Whelps families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Whelps family living in Derbyshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Whelps's in United Kingdom. Derbyshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Whelps families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 71 census records available for the last name Whelps. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Whelps 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Whelps. 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 4 military records available for the last name Whelps. For the veterans among your Whelps ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Whelps lifespan?

Between 1982 and 1987, in the United States, Whelps life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Whelps in 1982 was 42, and 17 in 1987.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Whelps 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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