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Whensley Family History

Whensley 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: Hensley, Wensley, Henley, Wansley, Hemsley, Hansley, Heasley, Wheeley

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Where is the Whensley family from?

You can see how Whensley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Whensley family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Whensley families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 6 Whensley families living in Devon. This was about 24% of all the recorded Whensley's in United Kingdom. Devon and 2 other counties had the highest population of Whensley families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Whensley 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 Whensley ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Whensley. 100% of Whensley 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Whensley family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 449 census records available for the last name Whensley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Whensley 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 Whensley. 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 23 military records available for the last name Whensley. For the veterans among your Whensley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Whensley lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1976, in the United States, Whensley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Whensley in 1974 was 85, and 88 in 1976.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Whensley

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Whensley 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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