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Whayman Family History

Whayman Surname Meaning

see Wyman.

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


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Where is the Whayman family from?

You can see how Whayman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Whayman family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Whayman families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 59 Whayman families living in Suffolk. This was about 58% of all the recorded Whayman's in United Kingdom. Suffolk had the highest population of Whayman families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Whayman 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 Whayman ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Farm Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Whayman. 25% of Whayman men worked as a General Farm Labourer and 75% of Whayman women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Whayman were Manservant and 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 Farm Labourer
    25%
  • General Labourer
    25%
  • Heavy Transport Driver
    25%
  • Manservant
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    75%
  • Home Duties
    4%
  • School Teacher
    4%
  • Household Duties
    4%

What Whayman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Whayman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Whayman 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Whayman. 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 425 military records available for the last name Whayman. For the veterans among your Whayman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Whayman lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Whayman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Whayman in 1961 was 65, and 87 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Whayman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Whayman 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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