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Whelihan Name Meaning

Irish: Anglicized form of Gaelic Ó Faoileacháin ‘descendant of Faoileachán’ a byname from faoileach ‘joyful’.

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


Similar surnames: Relihan, Whelan, Sheridan, Houlihan, Sheehan, Phelan, Holian, Whelton

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Where is the Whelihan family from?

You can see how Whelihan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Whelihan family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Whelihan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 47 Whelihan families living in New York. This was about 78% of all the recorded Whelihan's in USA. New York had the highest population of Whelihan families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Whelihan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Whelihan ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Whelihan. 100% of Whelihan men worked as a Farmer. .

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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 Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Whelihan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Whelihan 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 79 immigration records available for the last name Whelihan. 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 220 military records available for the last name Whelihan. For the veterans among your Whelihan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Whelihan lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Whelihan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Whelihan in 1962 was 68, and 81 in 2004.

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