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Whelmore Family History

Whelmore 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: Whitmore, Wetmore, Wilmore, Wedmore, Chesmore, Elmore, Belmore

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Where is the Whelmore family from?

You can see how Whelmore families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Whelmore family name was found in the UK, and Scotland in 1891. The most Whelmore families were found in Scotland in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Whelmore families living in Warwickshire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Whelmore's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Whelmore families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 48 census records available for the last name Whelmore. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Whelmore 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Whelmore. 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 3 military records available for the last name Whelmore. For the veterans among your Whelmore ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Whelmore lifespan?

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