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Whann Family History

Whann 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: Wann, Hann, Whan, Shann, Whang, Wang, Han, Chang, Hain, Zhang

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Where is the Whann family from?

You can see how Whann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Whann family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Whann families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 4 Whann families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Whann's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Whann families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Whann surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Whann ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Whann. 50% of Whann men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Whann women worked as a Stenographer. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Salesman
    30%
  • Foreman
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Whann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Whann 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 140 immigration records available for the last name Whann. 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 198 military records available for the last name Whann. For the veterans among your Whann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Whann lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2003, in the United States, Whann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1946, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Whann in 1946 was 54, and 93 in 2003.

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