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Whene Family History

Whene 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: Chene, Chen, Zheng, Wen, Shen, Wien, White, Hone, Cheng, Wenk

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Where is the Whene family from?

You can see how Whene families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Whene family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Whene families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 6 Whene families living in Prince Edward Island. This was 100% of all the recorded Whene's in Canada. Prince Edward Island had the highest population of Whene families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Whene 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 54 census records available for the last name Whene. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Whene 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Whene. 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 4 military records available for the last name Whene. For the veterans among your Whene ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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