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Whateman Family History

Whateman 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: Whiteman, Waterman, Hageman, Whitman, Wakeman, Chatman, Wageman

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Where is the Whateman family from?

You can see how Whateman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Whateman family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Whateman families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Whateman's in USA. New York had the highest population of Whateman families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 21 census records available for the last name Whateman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Whateman 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Whateman. 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 military records available for the last name Whateman. For the veterans among your Whateman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Whateman 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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