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Whye Family History

Whye Surname Meaning

Possibly an Americanized form of German Weihe.

English: variant of Wye either a habitational name from Wye in Kent (probably from Old English wīg wēoh ‘idol holy place’), or a variant of Guy.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Whye family from?

You can see how Whye families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Whye family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Whye families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 22 Whye families living in London. This was about 43% of all the recorded Whye's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Whye families in 1891.
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What did your Whye ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Whye. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Whye 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 96 immigration records available for the last name Whye. 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 192 military records available for the last name Whye. For the veterans among your Whye ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Whye lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Whye life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Whye in 1961 was 73, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Whye 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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