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Whouley Family History

Whouley 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: Whooley, Wholey, Whorley, Wholley, Howley, Hooley, Whaley, Woolley

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Where is the Whouley family from?

You can see how Whouley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Whouley family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Whouley families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Whouley families living in New Hampshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Whouley's in USA. New Hampshire had the highest population of Whouley families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 199 census records available for the last name Whouley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Whouley 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Whouley. 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 18 military records available for the last name Whouley. For the veterans among your Whouley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Whouley lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2002, in the United States, Whouley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Whouley in 1969 was 66, and 74 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Whouley 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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