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Whirlaw Family History

Whirlaw 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: Whitelaw, Whirley, Whitlow, Harlow, Hirai, Thurlow, Shirley, Wirta

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Where is the Whirlaw family from?

You can see how Whirlaw families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Whirlaw family name was found in Scotland in 1901. In 1901 there was 1 Whirlaw family living in Wigtownshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Whirlaw's in Scotland. Wigtownshire had the highest population of Whirlaw families in 1901.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Whirlaw 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 14 census records available for the last name Whirlaw. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Whirlaw 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Whirlaw. 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 Whirlaw. For the veterans among your Whirlaw ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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