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Whlon Family History

Whlon 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: Whalon, Chon, Wilton, Malon, Balon, Won, Ahlin, Walton, Wolin, Wion

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Where is the Whlon family from?

You can see how Whlon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Whlon family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1911. The most Whlon families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Whlon families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Whlon's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Whlon families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 17 census records available for the last name Whlon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Whlon 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 Whlon. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Whlon. For the veterans among your Whlon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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