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Whislay Family History

Whislay 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: Chisley, Whitley, Wrisley, Whisler, Whirley, Wisley, Whisman, Hillary

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Where is the Whislay family from?

You can see how Whislay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Whislay family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 8 Whislay families living in Essex. This was about 50% of all the recorded Whislay's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Whislay families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Whislay 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 Whislay ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Whislay. 100% of Whislay 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
    100%

What Whislay family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 320 census records available for the last name Whislay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Whislay 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Whislay. 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 11 military records available for the last name Whislay. For the veterans among your Whislay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Whislay lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Whislay 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 Whislay

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