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Whihead Family History

Whihead 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: Whitehead, Whited, White, Shield, Head, Whinery, Redhead, Lawhead

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Where is the Whihead family from?

You can see how Whihead families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Whihead family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Whihead families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 7 Whihead families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Whihead's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Whihead families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 35 census records available for the last name Whihead. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Whihead 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Whihead. 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 Whihead. For the veterans among your Whihead ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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