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Whoey Family History

Whoey 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: Hoey, Wholey, Hey, Choe, Whaley, Hoy, Hoen, Hoe, Thoen, Honey

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Where is the Whoey family from?

You can see how Whoey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Whoey family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Whoey families were found in USA in 1880, USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there was 1 Whoey family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Whoey's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Whoey families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Whoey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 19 census records available for the last name Whoey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Whoey 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Whoey. 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 13 military records available for the last name Whoey. For the veterans among your Whoey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Whoey lifespan?

Average Whoey life expectancy in 1981 was 78 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Whoey 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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