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Whateby Family History

Whateby 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: Whaley, Whitby, Whatley, Whitely, White, Westby, Haney, Whitney

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Where is the Whateby family from?

You can see how Whateby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Whateby family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Whateby families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Whateby families living in Berkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Whateby's in United Kingdom. Berkshire had the highest population of Whateby families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 10 census records available for the last name Whateby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Whateby 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 Whateby. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Whateby. For the veterans among your Whateby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Whateby lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Whateby

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