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Whilken Family History

Whilken 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: Wilken, Whilden, Hillen, Wilden, Hilke, Whipkey, Whiffen, Thalken

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Where is the Whilken family from?

You can see how Whilken families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Whilken family name was found in Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there was 1 Whilken family living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Whilken's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Whilken families in 1841.
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Census Records

There are 12 census records available for the last name Whilken. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Whilken 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 Whilken. 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 Whilken. For the veterans among your Whilken ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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