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Walhn Family History

Walhn 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: Walen, Walin, Waln, Wall, Malin, Balan, Hahn, Malon, Wahl, Wan

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Where is the Walhn family from?

You can see how Walhn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Walhn family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Walhn family living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Walhn's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Walhn families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 59 census records available for the last name Walhn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Walhn 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Walhn. 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 Walhn. For the veterans among your Walhn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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