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Whamand Family History

Whamand 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: Hamann, Hamad, Thaman, Flamand, Whyman, Haman, Diamond, Hand, Harland

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Where is the Whamand family from?

You can see how Whamand families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Whamand family name was found in Scotland between 1841 and 1871. The most Whamand families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 5 Whamand families living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Whamand's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Whamand families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Whamand surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1861
  • 1871
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Census Records

There are 20 census records available for the last name Whamand. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Whamand 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Whamand. 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 military records available for the last name Whamand. For the veterans among your Whamand ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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