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Whilake Family History

Whilake 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: Whitaker, Hilke, Wilke, Wedlake, Blake, Miyake, White, Wallace, Lake

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Where is the Whilake family from?

You can see how Whilake families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Whilake family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 6 Whilake families living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Whilake's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Whilake families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Whilake 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 14 census records available for the last name Whilake. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Whilake 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 Whilake. 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 Whilake. For the veterans among your Whilake ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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