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Whant Family History

Whant Surname Meaning

see Want.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Whant family from?

You can see how Whant families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Whant family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Whant families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 11 Whant families living in Norfolk. This was about 46% of all the recorded Whant's in United Kingdom. Norfolk had the highest population of Whant families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Whant 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 Whant ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Chauffeur and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Whant. 100% of Whant men worked as a Chauffeur and 100% of Whant women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Chauffeur
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Whant family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 751 census records available for the last name Whant. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Whant 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 60 immigration records available for the last name Whant. 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 78 military records available for the last name Whant. For the veterans among your Whant ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Whant lifespan?

Average Whant life expectancy in 2000 was 46 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 75.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Whant 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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