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Whilans Family History

Whilans 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: Whelan, Wiland, Whiles, Weiland, Hiland, Winans, Vilas, Hils, Wiles

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Where is the Whilans family from?

You can see how Whilans families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Whilans family name was found in Scotland between 1881 and 1891. The most Whilans families were found in and Scotland in 1881. In 1881 there was 1 Whilans family living in Roxburghshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Whilans's in Scotland. Roxburghshire had the highest population of Whilans families in 1881.
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Census Records

There are 11 census records available for the last name Whilans. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Whilans 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Whilans. 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 Whilans. For the veterans among your Whilans ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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