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Whawell Family History

Whawell Surname Meaning

see Whewell.

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


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Where is the Whawell family from?

You can see how Whawell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Whawell family name was found in the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1891. The most Whawell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 33 Whawell families living in Derbyshire. This was about 54% of all the recorded Whawell's in United Kingdom. Derbyshire had the highest population of Whawell families in 1891.
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What did your Whawell 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 Whawell. 60% of Whawell men worked as a General Labourer and 94% of Whawell women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Whawell were Railway Clerk and Unpaid Household 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    60%
  • Railway Clerk
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    94%
  • Unpaid Household Duties
    7%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Whawell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Whawell 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 128 immigration records available for the last name Whawell. 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 70 military records available for the last name Whawell. For the veterans among your Whawell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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