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Whing Family History

Whing Surname Meaning

see Wing.

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


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Where is the Whing family from?

You can see how Whing families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Whing family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Whing families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 11 Whing families living in Warwickshire. This was about 44% of all the recorded Whing's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Whing families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Whing 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 Whing ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Whing. 100% of Whing men worked as a General Labourer and 85% of Whing 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

  • General Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    85%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    16%

What Whing family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 965 census records available for the last name Whing. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Whing 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 305 immigration records available for the last name Whing. 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 47 military records available for the last name Whing. For the veterans among your Whing ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Whing lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Whing life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Whing in 1967 was 62, and 57 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Whing

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Whing 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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