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Whinn Family History

Whinn Surname Meaning

From Middle English whin ‘gorse furze’, an E English regional term of Old Scandinavian origin; the name appears to originate in or near Fenland.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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You can see how Whinn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Whinn family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Whinn families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 16 Whinn families living in Durham. This was about 39% of all the recorded Whinn's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Whinn families in 1891.
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What did your Whinn ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Whinn. 100% of Whinn 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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Whinn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Whinn 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Whinn. 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 61 military records available for the last name Whinn. For the veterans among your Whinn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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