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Whattaker Family History

Whattaker 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: Whittaker, Whitaker, Hatmaker, Whiteaker, Whittier, Hammaker, Whitter

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Where is the Whattaker family from?

You can see how Whattaker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Whattaker family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Whattaker families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Whattaker families living in Essex. This was 100% of all the recorded Whattaker's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Whattaker families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 46 census records available for the last name Whattaker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Whattaker 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Whattaker. 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 13 military records available for the last name Whattaker. For the veterans among your Whattaker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Whattaker lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Whattaker 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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