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Whiffin Family History

Whiffin Surname Meaning

see Wiffen.

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


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Where is the Whiffin family from?

You can see how Whiffin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Whiffin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Whiffin families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 49 Whiffin families living in London. This was about 28% of all the recorded Whiffin's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Whiffin families in 1891.
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What did your Whiffin ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Bricklayer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Whiffin. 20% of Whiffin men worked as a Bricklayer and 86% of Whiffin women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Whiffin were Farmworker and Housewife.

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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

  • Bricklayer
    20%
  • Builders Labourer
    14%
  • Milk Salesman
    10%
  • Farmworker
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    86%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    6%
  • Domestic Duties
    3%
  • Housewife
    2%

What Whiffin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Whiffin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Whiffin 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 792 immigration records available for the last name Whiffin. 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 538 military records available for the last name Whiffin. For the veterans among your Whiffin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Whiffin lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2000, in the United States, Whiffin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Whiffin in 1966 was 67, and 71 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Whiffin 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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