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Whe Family History

Whe 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: He, Che, Wee, Wehe, Wu, Chu, Zhu, Shi, Cho, Chi

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Where is the Whe family from?

You can see how Whe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Whe family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Whe families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Whe family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Whe's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Whe families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Whe surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 435 census records available for the last name Whe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Whe 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 84 immigration records available for the last name Whe. 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 95 military records available for the last name Whe. For the veterans among your Whe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Whe lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Whe ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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