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Whamend Family History

Whamend 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: Amend, Whalen, Hamed, Hameed, Hagen, Diamond, Hand, Hamel, Hamer

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Where is the Whamend family from?

You can see how Whamend families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Whamend family name was found in Scotland between 1851 and 1871. The most Whamend families were found in and Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 6 Whamend families living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Whamend's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Whamend families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Whamend surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1871
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Census Records

There are 21 census records available for the last name Whamend. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Whamend 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 Whamend. 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 Whamend. For the veterans among your Whamend ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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