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Whyley Family History

Whyley Surname Meaning

see Whiley.

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


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Where is the Whyley family from?

You can see how Whyley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Whyley family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Whyley families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 34 Whyley families living in Lincolnshire. This was about 28% of all the recorded Whyley's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire had the highest population of Whyley families in 1891.
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What did your Whyley ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Whyley. 50% of Whyley men worked as a General Labourer and 87% of Whyley women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Whyley were Bus Conductor and Hosiery Machinist.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    50%
  • Bus Conductor
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    87%
  • Housewife
    6%
  • Waitress
    4%
  • Hosiery Machinist
    4%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Whyley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Whyley 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 300 immigration records available for the last name Whyley. 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 174 military records available for the last name Whyley. For the veterans among your Whyley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Whyley lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1997, in the United States, Whyley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Whyley in 1964 was 71, and 74 in 1997.

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