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Whanell Family History

Whanell 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: Canell, Wadell, Channell, Hansell, Hamell, Hazell, Wandell, Chapell

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Where is the Whanell family from?

You can see how Whanell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Whanell family name was found in Scotland between 1871 and 1901. The most Whanell families were found in and Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there was 1 Whanell family living in Perthshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Whanell's in Scotland. Perthshire had the highest population of Whanell families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Whanell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 25 census records available for the last name Whanell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Whanell 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Whanell. 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 Whanell. For the veterans among your Whanell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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