Whan Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Whan Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Whan family

Profession Census Frequency
Porter 1
Warehouseman Grocer 1
Coal Carter 1
Cook Domestic 1
Labourer(bricklayers) 1
Labourer(gas Worker) 1
Labourer(general) 1
Card Cleaner Woollen Mill 1
Condeneer Minder Woollen Mill 1
Granite Stone Mason 1
Wood Cutter 1
Apprentice Joiner 1
Painters Labourer 1
Retired Coachman 1
Dock Labourer 1
Sergeant Major H M Army 1
Shepherd 1

Whan Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Wheen 60% 409
2 Whone 60% 245
3 Whan 100% 186
4 Whin 75% 155
5 When 75% 117

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The surname Whan is the 3rd most popular variant of Wheen.

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