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Whichelow Family History

Whichelow Surname Meaning

see Whichello.

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


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Where is the Whichelow family from?

You can see how Whichelow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Whichelow family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Whichelow families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 14 Whichelow families living in Berkshire. This was about 47% of all the recorded Whichelow's in United Kingdom. Berkshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Whichelow families in 1891.
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What did your Whichelow ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Whichelow. 80% of Whichelow 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
    80%
  • Shop Assistant Stores
    10%
  • Dress Machinist
    10%

What Whichelow family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Whichelow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Whichelow 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 72 immigration records available for the last name Whichelow. 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 105 military records available for the last name Whichelow. For the veterans among your Whichelow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Whichelow lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1994, in the United States, Whichelow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Whichelow in 1966 was 69, and 74 in 1994.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Whichelow

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Whichelow 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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