Wanhill Surname Meaning & Wanhill Family History at Ancestry.ca®

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Where is the Wanhill family from?

You can see how Wanhill families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wanhill family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Wanhill families living in Dorset. This was about 75% of all the recorded Wanhill's in United Kingdom. Dorset had the highest population of Wanhill families in 1891.

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Census Records

There are 277 census records available for the last name Wanhill. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wanhill 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 51 immigration records available for the last name Wanhill. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 12 military records available for the last name Wanhill. For the veterans among your Wanhill ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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