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Whiacre Family History

Whiacre 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: Whitacre, Hare, White, Whitmore, Whipple, Wire, Ware, Chiara, Sacre

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Where is the Whiacre family from?

You can see how Whiacre families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Whiacre family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Whiacre families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Whiacre's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Whiacre families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Whiacre 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 18 census records available for the last name Whiacre. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Whiacre 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Whiacre. 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 Whiacre. For the veterans among your Whiacre ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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