Whelany Family History

Whelany 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: Whelan, Wieland, Phelan, Delany, Wheelan, Wheeland, Delaney, Whaley, Heaney, Helin

1	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
3	Military Records
1	Immigration Records
2	Census and Voter Lists

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Where is the Whelany family from?

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

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Whelany 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 Record

There are 2 census records available for the last name Whelany. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Whelany census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 1 immigration records available for the last name Whelany. 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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Military Records

There are 3 military records available for the last name Whelany. For the veterans among your Whelany ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Whelany Surname Meaning

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What is the average Whelany lifespan?

Whelany Family History

Whelany Surname Meaning

7 record(s) for Whelany

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Where is the Whelany family from?

What Whelany family records will you find?

Census Record

Passenger List

Military Records

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What is the average Whelany lifespan?

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Whelany Surname Meaning

7 record(s) for Whelany

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Where is the Whelany family from?

What Whelany family records will you find?

Census Record

Passenger List

Military Records

You've only scratched the surface of Whelany family history

What is the average Whelany lifespan?

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Whelany family tree

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