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Whalen Name Meaning

Irish: variant of Whelan .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Whalin, Whallon, Phalen, Haden, Haven, Hamlen, Walen, Hanen, Hasen

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Where is the Whalen family from?

You can see how Whalen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Whalen family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Whalen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 488 Whalen families living in Ontario. This was about 49% of all the recorded Whalen's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Whalen families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Whalen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Whalen ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Whalen. 34% of Whalen men worked as a Farmer and 9% of Whalen women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Whalen were Carpenter and Housekeeper. .

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    34%
  • Labourer
    14%
  • Laborer
    8%
  • Carpenter
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Stenographer
    9%
  • Servant
    9%
  • Farmer
    9%
  • Housekeeper
    9%
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Census Records

There are 148,000 census records available for the last name Whalen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Whalen 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 15,000 immigration records available for the last name Whalen. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 28,000 military records available for the last name Whalen. For the veterans among your Whalen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Whalen lifespan?

Between 1941 and 2004, in the United States, Whalen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1943, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Whalen in 1941 was 35, and 74 in 2004.

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