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Whawiand Family History

Whawiand 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: Harland, Haaland, Watland, Wayland, Dhawan, Haviland, Whalin, Ohanian

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Where is the Whawiand family from?

You can see how Whawiand families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Whawiand family name was found in Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 6 Whawiand families living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Whawiand's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Whawiand families in 1841.
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Census Records

There are 6 census records available for the last name Whawiand. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Whawiand 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 Whawiand. 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 Whawiand. For the veterans among your Whawiand ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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