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Whaw Family History

Whaw 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: Shaw, Haw, Wham, Thaw, Whan, Han, Hay, Ham, Chae, Shan

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Where is the Whaw family from?

You can see how Whaw families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Whaw family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Whaw families were found in Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there was 1 Whaw family living in Monmouthshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Whaw's in United Kingdom. Monmouthshire had the highest population of Whaw families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Whaw 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 83 census records available for the last name Whaw. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Whaw 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Whaw. 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 8 military records available for the last name Whaw. For the veterans among your Whaw ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Whaw lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Whaw ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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