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Whonse Family History

Whonse 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: Honse, House, Hone, Hose, Rhone, Hons, Hanse, Shone, Hoose, Howse

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Where is the Whonse family from?

You can see how Whonse families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Whonse family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Whonse family living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Whonse's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Whonse families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 5 census records available for the last name Whonse. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Whonse 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 Whonse. 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 Whonse. For the veterans among your Whonse ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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