Wiffin History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Germany

Early Origins of the Wiffin family

The surname Wiffin was first found in Prussia, where the name emerged in medieval times as one of the notable families of the region. From the 13th century the surname was identified with the great social and economic evolution which made this territory a landmark contributor to the development of the nation.

Early History of the Wiffin family

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Wiffin Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Wiff, Whiff, Wiffen, Whiffen, Wiffin, Whiffin and many more.

Early Notables of the Wiffin family

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Wiffin migration to Canada +

Wiffin Settlers in Canada in the 18th Century

John Wiffin, who landed in Nova Scotia in 1749

Wiffin migration to Australia +

Wiffin Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century

Mr. Joseph Wiffin, (b. 1792), aged 23, English labourer who was convicted in London, England for 7 years, transported aboard the "Fanny" on 25th August 1815, arriving in New South Wales, Australia, he died in 1864 1
Mr. Peter Wiffin, (Vivian), (b. 1805), aged 31 who was convicted in London, England for 7 years for stealing, transported aboard the "Bengal Merchant" on 4th August 1836, arriving in New South Wales, Australia, he died in 1890 2

Sources +

Convict Records Voyages to Australia (Retrieved 28th September 2022). https://convictrecords.com.au/ships/fairlie
Convict Records Voyages to Australia (Retrieved 7th October 2020). Retrieved from https://convictrecords.com.au/ships/bengal-merchant