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Wanhan Family History

Wanhan 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, Mannan, Mangan, Warman, Wann, Wahab, Nathan, Mahan, Winham

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Where is the Wanhan family from?

You can see how Wanhan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wanhan family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wanhan families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Wanhan family living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Wanhan's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Wanhan families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wanhan 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 34 census records available for the last name Wanhan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wanhan 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Wanhan. 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 3 military records available for the last name Wanhan. For the veterans among your Wanhan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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