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Wanlen Family History

Wanlen 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, Wangen, Wallen, Wahlen, Allen, Waller, Manley, Hanley, Wander

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Where is the Wanlen family from?

You can see how Wanlen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wanlen family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Wanlen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Wanlen families living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Wanlen's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Wanlen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wanlen 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 85 census records available for the last name Wanlen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wanlen 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Wanlen. 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 Wanlen. For the veterans among your Wanlen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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