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Whemson Family History

Whemson 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: Whitson, Wheaton, Whelton, Henson, Remson, Herson, Hewson, Clemson

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Where is the Whemson family from?

You can see how Whemson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Whemson family name was found in Scotland in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Whemson family living in Aberdeenshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Whemson's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Whemson families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 2 census records available for the last name Whemson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Whemson 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Whemson. 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 Whemson. For the veterans among your Whemson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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