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Whetland Family History

Whetland 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: Hetland, Wheeland, Wieland, Helland, Heiland, Sweetland, Watland

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Where is the Whetland family from?

You can see how Whetland families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Whetland family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Whetland families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 9 Whetland families living in London. This was about 82% of all the recorded Whetland's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Whetland families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 171 census records available for the last name Whetland. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Whetland 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Whetland. 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 8 military records available for the last name Whetland. For the veterans among your Whetland ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Whetland lifespan?

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