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Whenam Family History

Whenam 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: Wham, Wheat, Whelan, Henao, Wenham, Whetham, Henry, Ham, Helm, Chen

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Where is the Whenam family from?

You can see how Whenam families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Whenam family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Whenam family living in Kent. This was 100% of all the recorded Whenam's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Whenam families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Whenam 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 26 census records available for the last name Whenam. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Whenam 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 Whenam. 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 Whenam. For the veterans among your Whenam ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Whenam lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Whenam 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Whenam

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