Whan Surname Meaning & Whan Family History at Ancestry.ca®

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Where is the Whan family from?

You can see how Whan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Whan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Whan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 40 Whan families living in Ontario. This was about 71% of all the recorded Whan's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Whan families in 1911.

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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Whan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Whan 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 993 immigration records available for the last name Whan. 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 Whan. For the veterans among your Whan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Whan lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Whan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Whan in 1951 was 39, and 83 in 2004.

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Whan Family History