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Whenham Family History

Whenham Surname Meaning

see Wenham.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Whenham family from?

You can see how Whenham families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Whenham family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Whenham families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 9 Whenham families living in Surrey. This was about 18% of all the recorded Whenham's in United Kingdom. Surrey had the highest population of Whenham families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Whenham 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 Whenham ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Gardener and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Whenham. 50% of Whenham men worked as a Gardener and 100% of Whenham 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Gardener
    50%
  • Foreman Plumber
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Whenham family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Whenham. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Whenham 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 111 immigration records available for the last name Whenham. 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 74 military records available for the last name Whenham. For the veterans among your Whenham ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Whenham lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1990, in the United States, Whenham life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Whenham in 1965 was 59, and 25 in 1990.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Whenham

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Whenham 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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