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Wihns Family History

Wihns 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: Wiens, Wien, Wing, Wind, Lins, Wiles, Pins, Kuhns, Wion, Warns

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Where is the Wihns family from?

You can see how Wihns families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wihns family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Wihns families living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Wihns's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Wihns families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 8 census records available for the last name Wihns. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wihns 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Wihns. 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 2 military records available for the last name Wihns. For the veterans among your Wihns ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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