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Wihn Family History

Wihn 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: Wien, Wion, Win, Kihn, Winn, Rihn, Bihn, John, Yin, Jin

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Where is the Wihn family from?

You can see how Wihn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wihn family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Wihn families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Wihn family living in North Carolina. This was 100% of all the recorded Wihn's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Wihn families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wihn 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 136 census records available for the last name Wihn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wihn 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Wihn. 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 13 military records available for the last name Wihn. For the veterans among your Wihn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wihn lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2000, in the United States, Wihn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Wihn in 1970 was 84, and 85 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wihn

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wihn ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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