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Waahan Family History

Waahan 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: Gahan, Warman, Wahab, Nathan, Mahan, Shahan, Trahan, Waxman, Wadman

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Where is the Waahan family from?

You can see how Waahan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Waahan family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Waahan families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Waahan families living in Kent. This was 100% of all the recorded Waahan's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Waahan families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Waahan 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 10 census records available for the last name Waahan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Waahan 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Waahan. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Waahan. For the veterans among your Waahan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Waahan 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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