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Whitgrave Family History

Whitgrave 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: Hargrave, Wingrove, Holtgrave, Whitcraft, White, Grave, Belgrave

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Where is the Whitgrave family from?

You can see how Whitgrave families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Whitgrave family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 7 Whitgrave families living in Worcestershire. This was about 78% of all the recorded Whitgrave's in United Kingdom. Worcestershire had the highest population of Whitgrave families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 26 census records available for the last name Whitgrave. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Whitgrave 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 Whitgrave. 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 military records available for the last name Whitgrave. For the veterans among your Whitgrave ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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