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Wholehan Family History

Wholehan 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, Holeman, Holohan, Holahan, Holihan, Coleman, Hoehn, Woolen

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Where is the Wholehan family from?

You can see how Wholehan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wholehan family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Wholehan families living in Iowa. This was about 57% of all the recorded Wholehan's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Wholehan families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wholehan 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 115 census records available for the last name Wholehan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wholehan 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Wholehan. 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 20 military records available for the last name Wholehan. For the veterans among your Wholehan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wholehan lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1991, in the United States, Wholehan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Wholehan in 1975 was 85, and 67 in 1991.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wholehan 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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