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Whalls Family History

Whalls 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: Walls, Whall, Halls, Wall, Hall, Halla, Whaley, Halle, Walla, Wells

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Where is the Whalls family from?

You can see how Whalls families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Whalls family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1911. The most Whalls families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 3 Whalls families living in Norfolk. This was 100% of all the recorded Whalls's in United Kingdom. Norfolk had the highest population of Whalls families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Whalls surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Whalls ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Whalls. 100% of Whalls men worked as a Farmer.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 354 census records available for the last name Whalls. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Whalls 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Whalls. 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 9 military records available for the last name Whalls. For the veterans among your Whalls ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Whalls lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1986, in the United States, Whalls life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Whalls in 1968 was 74, and 83 in 1986.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Whalls ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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