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Willshin Family History

Willshin 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: Woloshin, Willson, Willsie, Winship, Millstein, Williston, Willing

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Where is the Willshin family from?

You can see how Willshin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Willshin family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Willshin families living in Hertfordshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Willshin's in United Kingdom. Hertfordshire had the highest population of Willshin families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 65 census records available for the last name Willshin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Willshin 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Willshin. 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 Willshin. For the veterans among your Willshin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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