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Whatoff Family History

Whatoff 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: Wharff, Shroff, Wharton, Hoff, Saathoff, Danoff, Whatley, Stoff

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Where is the Whatoff family from?

You can see how Whatoff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Whatoff family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Whatoff families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 6 Whatoff families living in Lincolnshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Whatoff's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire had the highest population of Whatoff families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Whatoff 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 Whatoff ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Whatoff. 100% of Whatoff women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 111 census records available for the last name Whatoff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Whatoff 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Whatoff. 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 9 military records available for the last name Whatoff. For the veterans among your Whatoff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Whatoff lifespan?

Between 1987 and 1993, in the United States, Whatoff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Whatoff in 1987 was 82, and 63 in 1993.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Whatoff 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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