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Whighan Family History

Whighan 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: Whigham, Higham, Meighan, Whitman, Whitham, Higman, Highman, Weigman

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Where is the Whighan family from?

You can see how Whighan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Whighan family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Whighan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Whighan families living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Whighan's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Whighan families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 143 census records available for the last name Whighan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Whighan 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Whighan. 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 23 military records available for the last name Whighan. For the veterans among your Whighan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Whighan lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Whighan

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