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Whaine Family History

Whaine 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: Haine, Hain, White, Paine, Laine, Raine, Wayne, Hine, Shine, Waite

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Where is the Whaine family from?

You can see how Whaine families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Whaine family name was found in Scotland between 1851 and 1891. The most Whaine families were found in and Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there was 1 Whaine family living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Whaine's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Whaine families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 29 census records available for the last name Whaine. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Whaine 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Whaine. 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 Whaine. For the veterans among your Whaine ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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