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Wlen Family History

Wlen 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: Wen, Wien, Glen, Olen, Len, Wren, Walen, Wilen, Wei, Lenz

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Where is the Wlen family from?

You can see how Wlen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wlen family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Wlen families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1920 there was 1 Wlen family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Wlen's in USA. New York had the highest population of Wlen families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wlen 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 147 census records available for the last name Wlen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wlen 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Wlen. 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 Wlen. For the veterans among your Wlen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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