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Whelphey Family History

Whelphey 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: Whelpley, Whelchel, Whaley, Heaphy, Wheeley, Halphen, Wheatley

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Where is the Whelphey family from?

You can see how Whelphey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Whelphey family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Whelphey families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there was 1 Whelphey family living in Gloucestershire. This was 100% of all the recorded Whelphey's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Whelphey families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 49 census records available for the last name Whelphey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Whelphey 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Whelphey. 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 2 military records available for the last name Whelphey. For the veterans among your Whelphey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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