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Whaland Family History

Whaland Name 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: Harland, Hyland, Wieland, Worland, Haaland, Ohland, Watland, Wayland

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Where is the Whaland family from?

You can see how Whaland families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Whaland family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Whaland families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 8 Whaland families living in Maryland. This was about 53% of all the recorded Whaland's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Whaland families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Whaland surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Whaland ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Whaland. 100% of Whaland men worked as a Farmer. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Whaland. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Whaland 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 87 immigration records available for the last name Whaland. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 214 military records available for the last name Whaland. For the veterans among your Whaland ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Whaland lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2001, in the United States, Whaland life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Whaland in 1957 was 54, and 70 in 2001.

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