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Whitchais Family History

Whitchais 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: Whitehair, Whichard, Whitehall, Whitis, Whitham, Whitcher, Hitchens

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Where is the Whitchais family from?

You can see how Whitchais families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Whitchais family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Whitchais families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Whitchais families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Whitchais's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Whitchais families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 4 census records available for the last name Whitchais. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Whitchais 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 Whitchais. 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 Whitchais. For the veterans among your Whitchais ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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