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Whinny Family History

Whinny 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: Whitney, Whitby, Whinery, Whitty, Shinn, Winney, Winne, Chinn, Hiney

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Where is the Whinny family from?

You can see how Whinny families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Whinny family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Whinny families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Whinny family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Whinny's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Whinny families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Whinny 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 145 census records available for the last name Whinny. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Whinny 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Whinny. 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 6 military records available for the last name Whinny. For the veterans among your Whinny ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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