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Wahren Family History

Wahren 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: Warren, Waren, Wahlen, Farren, Haren, Warden, Dahlen, Ware, Wren

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Where is the Wahren family from?

You can see how Wahren families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wahren family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Wahren families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Wahren family living in California. This was about 33% of all the recorded Wahren's in USA. California and 2 other states had the highest population of Wahren families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 452 census records available for the last name Wahren. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wahren 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 329 immigration records available for the last name Wahren. 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 121 military records available for the last name Wahren. For the veterans among your Wahren ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wahren lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1998, in the United States, Wahren life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Wahren in 1968 was 64, and 89 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wahren 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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