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Whetestine Family History

Whetestine 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: Whetstine, Whetstone, Whitestone, Whiteside, Celestine, Notestine

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Where is the Whetestine family from?

You can see how Whetestine families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Whetestine family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1911. The most Whetestine families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 4 Whetestine families living in Alberta. This was 100% of all the recorded Whetestine's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Whetestine families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Whetestine 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 5 census records available for the last name Whetestine. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Whetestine 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 Whetestine. 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 Whetestine. For the veterans among your Whetestine ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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