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Whennett Family History

Whennett 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: Bennett, Kennett, Jennett, Stennett, Dennett, Sennett, Winnett

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Where is the Whennett family from?

You can see how Whennett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Whennett family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Whennett families living in Bedfordshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Whennett's in United Kingdom. Bedfordshire had the highest population of Whennett families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 13 census records available for the last name Whennett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Whennett 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 Whennett. 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 2 military records available for the last name Whennett. For the veterans among your Whennett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Whennett lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Whennett ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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