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Whin Family History

Whin 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: Chin, Wein, Shin, Whan, Win, Wain, Han, Shi, Chon, Chi

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Where is the Whin family from?

You can see how Whin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Whin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Whin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Whin family living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Whin's in United Kingdom. London and 1 other county had the highest population of Whin families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Whin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Whin ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Whin. 50% of Whin women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    50%
  • Hospital Sister
    50%

What Whin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 819 census records available for the last name Whin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Whin 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 60 immigration records available for the last name Whin. 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 646 military records available for the last name Whin. For the veterans among your Whin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Whin lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2002, in the United States, Whin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Whin in 1978 was 92, and 77 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Whin

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Whin 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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