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Whanis Family History

Whanis 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: Hanis, Danis, Manis, Hans, Banis, Hanif, Thanos, Shanks, Alanis

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Where is the Whanis family from?

You can see how Whanis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Whanis family name was found in Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1911. The most Whanis families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1851 there was 1 Whanis family living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Whanis's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Whanis families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 8 census records available for the last name Whanis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Whanis 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 Whanis. 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 Whanis. For the veterans among your Whanis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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