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Whilier Family History

Whilier 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: Hiller, Hilmer, Hilger, Whitner, Hillier, Willer, Whittier, Weiler

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Where is the Whilier family from?

You can see how Whilier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Whilier family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1891. The most Whilier families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Whilier family living in Dorset. This was 100% of all the recorded Whilier's in United Kingdom. Dorset had the highest population of Whilier families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 24 census records available for the last name Whilier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Whilier 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 Whilier. 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 Whilier. For the veterans among your Whilier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Whilier lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Whilier

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