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Weignan Family History

Weignan 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: Deignan, Weigman, Meighan, Weinand, Weitman, Dignan, Duignan, Weinman

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Where is the Weignan family from?

You can see how Weignan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Weignan family name was found in Scotland in 1901. In 1901 there was 1 Weignan family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Weignan's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Weignan families in 1901.
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Census Records

There are 17 census records available for the last name Weignan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Weignan 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 Weignan. 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 Weignan. For the veterans among your Weignan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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