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Whipley Family History

Whipley 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: Chipley, Shipley, Whipkey, Whitley, Whirley, Whaley, Whitney, Willey

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Where is the Whipley family from?

You can see how Whipley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Whipley family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Whipley families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 5 Whipley families living in London. This was about 83% of all the recorded Whipley's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Whipley families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 208 census records available for the last name Whipley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Whipley 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Whipley. 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 27 military records available for the last name Whipley. For the veterans among your Whipley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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