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Wghi Family History

Wghi 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: Shi, Chi, Wei, Wahl, Wali, Wehr, Wohl, Egli, Wah, Agha

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Where is the Wghi family from?

You can see how Wghi families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wghi family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Wghi families were found in Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 3 Wghi families living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Wghi's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Wghi families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 9 census records available for the last name Wghi. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wghi 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 Wghi. 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 Wghi. For the veterans among your Wghi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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