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Whiaker Family History

Whiaker 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: Whitaker, Whicker, Wicker, Whitner, Winker, Wiker, Whipkey, Haker

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Where is the Whiaker family from?

You can see how Whiaker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Whiaker family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Whiaker families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Whiaker family living in Derbyshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Whiaker's in United Kingdom. Derbyshire had the highest population of Whiaker families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 158 census records available for the last name Whiaker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Whiaker 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Whiaker. 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 8 military records available for the last name Whiaker. For the veterans among your Whiaker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Whiaker lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Whiaker 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Whiaker

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