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Whaffom Family History

Whaffom 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: Wharton, Whallon, Wham, Graffam, Haff, Whiffen, Haffer, Chaffin

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Where is the Whaffom family from?

You can see how Whaffom families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Whaffom family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Whaffom family living in Essex. This was 100% of all the recorded Whaffom's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Whaffom families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 8 census records available for the last name Whaffom. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Whaffom 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Whaffom. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Whaffom. For the veterans among your Whaffom ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Whaffom lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Whaffom

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