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Whaughlin Family History

Whaughlin 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: Laughlin, Caughlin, Haughton, Coughlin, Hagelin, Haughn, Mclaughlin

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Where is the Whaughlin family from?

You can see how Whaughlin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Whaughlin family name was found in Scotland in 1901. In 1901 there were 8 Whaughlin families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Whaughlin's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Whaughlin families in 1901.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Whaughlin 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 14 census records available for the last name Whaughlin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Whaughlin 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 Whaughlin. 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 Whaughlin. For the veterans among your Whaughlin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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