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Whavers Family History

Whavers 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: Chavers, Shavers, Chaves, Haver, Weaver, Travers, Waters, Shaver

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Where is the Whavers family from?

You can see how Whavers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Whavers family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Whavers families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there was 1 Whavers family living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Whavers's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Whavers families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 21 census records available for the last name Whavers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Whavers 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Whavers. 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 7 military records available for the last name Whavers. For the veterans among your Whavers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Whavers lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2001, in the United States, Whavers life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Whavers in 1972 was 53, and 58 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Whavers 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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