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Whippey Family History

Whippey Surname Meaning

see Whippy.

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


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Where is the Whippey family from?

You can see how Whippey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Whippey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Whippey families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 32 Whippey families living in Somerset. This was about 52% of all the recorded Whippey's in United Kingdom. Somerset had the highest population of Whippey families in 1891.
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What did your Whippey ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Whippey. 92% of Whippey 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
    92%
  • Housekeeper
    9%

What Whippey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Whippey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Whippey 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 89 immigration records available for the last name Whippey. 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 83 military records available for the last name Whippey. For the veterans among your Whippey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Whippey lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1991, in the United States, Whippey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Whippey in 1978 was 73, and 87 in 1991.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Whippey 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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