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Whihill Family History

Whihill 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: Whitmill, Whitehill, Nihill, Whitfill, Hill, Will, Hamill, Tuthill

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Where is the Whihill family from?

You can see how Whihill families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Whihill family name was found in Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there were 3 Whihill families living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Whihill's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Whihill families in 1861.
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Census Records

There are 3 census records available for the last name Whihill. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Whihill 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Whihill. 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 Whihill. For the veterans among your Whihill ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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