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Whins Family History

Whins 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: Weins, White, Chino, Hines, Wing, Chin, Wein, Wind, Weiss, Hils

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Where is the Whins family from?

You can see how Whins families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Whins family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1911. The most Whins families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1861 there were 3 Whins families living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Whins's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Whins families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Whins surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Whins ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Housekeeper was the top reported job for people in the USA named Whins. 100% of Whins women worked as a Housekeeper.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

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Census Records

There are 214 census records available for the last name Whins. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Whins 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Whins. 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 Whins. For the veterans among your Whins ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Whins lifespan?

Between 1999 and 2001, in the United States, Whins life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Whins in 1999 was 62, and 73 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Whins ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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