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• Whan Origin and Immigration
  • Top Places of Origin for Whan
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  • Ports of Departure for Whan
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  • Whan Immigration to the US by Year
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• Name History and Origin for Whan
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• Whan Surname Distribution
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  • Distribution of Whan Families in the US in 1840
  • Distribution of Whan Families in the US in 1880
  • Distribution of Whan Families in the US in 1920
  • Distribution of Whan Families in England and Wales in 1891

Origin of Whan Total Records: 2  Origin of Whan, Meaning of Whan Origin: I have information ascertaining Whan name originated in Ireland Surnames: Whan Submitted by: Daniel Lee Whan Origin of Whan, Meaning of Whan Origin: My Grandfather told us that the name Whan was actually Dutch and pronounced Vaughn,they came to Ireland in the 1680's with William of Orange,as part of his Dutch army that fought at the battle of the Boyne in 1690 against the Catholic King James.Through time the name changed to be Whan,probably due to the Irish accent and how things are pronounced there.I am originally from Magheralin County Down,Northern Ireland,but emigrated to the USA in 2003.My Grandfather was from Banbridge County Down,but had relatives from Cookstown. Surnames: Whan Submitted by: David Whan 12/4/2008 6:23 AM Page 1 of 1

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