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Whatman Family History

Whatman Surname Meaning

see Weetman.

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


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Where is the Whatman family from?

You can see how Whatman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Whatman family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Whatman families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 36 Whatman families living in Kent. This was about 31% of all the recorded Whatman's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Whatman families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Whatman 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 Whatman ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Whatman. 24% of Whatman men worked as a General Labourer and 88% of Whatman women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Whatman were Horticultural (nursey) and Childrens Nurse.

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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

  • General Labourer
    24%
  • Bricklayer
    16%
  • Butcher
    16%
  • Horticultural (nursey)
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    88%
  • Private Means
    9%
  • Childrens Nurse
    5%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Whatman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Whatman 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 473 immigration records available for the last name Whatman. 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 281 military records available for the last name Whatman. For the veterans among your Whatman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Whatman lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2003, in the United States, Whatman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Whatman in 1971 was 71, and 85 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Whatman 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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