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Whinihan Family History

Whinihan 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, Minihan, Windham, Winham, Moynihan, Linehan, Whitman

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Where is the Whinihan family from?

You can see how Whinihan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Whinihan family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Whinihan family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Whinihan's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Whinihan families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Whinihan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 32 census records available for the last name Whinihan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Whinihan 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 Whinihan. 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 60 military records available for the last name Whinihan. For the veterans among your Whinihan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Whinihan lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Whinihan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Whinihan in 1969 was 75, and 70 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Whinihan 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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