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Whatford Family History

Whatford Surname Meaning

variant of Watford.

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


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Where is the Whatford family from?

You can see how Whatford families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Whatford family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Whatford families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 14 Whatford families living in Surrey. This was about 20% of all the recorded Whatford's in United Kingdom. Surrey had the highest population of Whatford families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Whatford 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 Whatford ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Gardener and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Whatford. 43% of Whatford men worked as a Gardener and 66% of Whatford women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Whatford were Agricultural Labourer and Domestic Servant.

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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

  • Gardener
    43%
  • Police Constable
    29%
  • Agricultural Labourer
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    66%
  • Household Duties (unpaid)
    9%
  • Housekeeper
    7%
  • Domestic Servant
    7%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Whatford. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Whatford 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 178 immigration records available for the last name Whatford. 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 154 military records available for the last name Whatford. For the veterans among your Whatford ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Whatford lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2001, in the United States, Whatford life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Whatford in 1965 was 86, and 100 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Whatford 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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