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Whanall Family History

Whanall 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: Wignall, Shinall, Whall, Wall, Hall, Hamill, Dhanani, Sandall, Canal

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Where is the Whanall family from?

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

There are 5 census records available for the last name Whanall. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Whanall 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 Whanall. 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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There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Whanall. For the veterans among your Whanall ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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