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Whennem Family History

Whennem 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: Henner, Henne, Henney, Wenner, Hennen, Hennes, Jenner, Henley, Venner

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Where is the Whennem family from?

You can see how Whennem families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Whennem family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 6 Whennem families living in Durham. This was 100% of all the recorded Whennem's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Whennem families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 13 census records available for the last name Whennem. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Whennem 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 Whennem. 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 military records available for the last name Whennem. For the veterans among your Whennem ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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