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Whettard Family History

Whettard 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: Attard, Wetter, Sherrard, Westgard, Pittard, Sheard, Hetland

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Where is the Whettard family from?

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

There are 23 census records available for the last name Whettard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Whettard 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Whettard. 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 Whettard. For the veterans among your Whettard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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