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Whatlay Family History

Whatlay 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: Whatley, Whaley, Wheatley, Shatley, Hatley, Whitley, Watley, Whalley

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Where is the Whatlay family from?

You can see how Whatlay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Whatlay family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Whatlay families were found in USA in 1880, USA in 1920, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Whatlay family living in Norfolk. This was 100% of all the recorded Whatlay's in United Kingdom. Norfolk had the highest population of Whatlay families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 24 census records available for the last name Whatlay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Whatlay 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Whatlay. 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 2 military records available for the last name Whatlay. For the veterans among your Whatlay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Whatlay lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Whatlay 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Whatlay

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