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Whalin Family History

Whalin Surname Meaning

Irish: variant of Whelan.

In some cases possibly also an Americanized form of Swedish Wahlin or Wallin (see Vallin).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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You can see how Whalin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Whalin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Whalin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 11 Whalin families living in Ontario. This was about 55% of all the recorded Whalin's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Whalin families in 1911.
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What did your Whalin ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmers Brother In Law was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Whalin. 100% of Whalin women worked as a Farmers Brother In Law.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Farmers Brother In Law
    100%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Whalin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Whalin 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 714 immigration records available for the last name Whalin. 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 Whalin. For the veterans among your Whalin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Whalin lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Whalin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Whalin in 1950 was 44, and 77 in 2004.

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