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Whyle Family History

Whyle Surname Meaning

see While.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Whyle family from?

You can see how Whyle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Whyle family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Whyle families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 6 Whyle families living in Leicestershire. This was about 17% of all the recorded Whyle's in United Kingdom. Leicestershire had the highest population of Whyle families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Whyle 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 Whyle ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Whyle. 75% of Whyle 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
    75%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duti
    12%
  • Private Means
    8%
  • Domestic
    8%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Whyle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Whyle 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 696 immigration records available for the last name Whyle. 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 170 military records available for the last name Whyle. For the veterans among your Whyle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Whyle lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Whyle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Whyle in 1963 was 62, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Whyle 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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