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Whaites Family History

Whaites Surname Meaning

see Waites.

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


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Where is the Whaites family from?

You can see how Whaites families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Whaites family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Whaites families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 20 Whaites families living in Yorkshire. This was about 26% of all the recorded Whaites's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Whaites families in 1891.
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What did your Whaites 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 Whaites. 100% of Whaites men worked as a General Labourer and 80% of Whaites 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    80%
  • Household Duties
    13%
  • Household Duties Unpaid
    9%

What Whaites family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Whaites. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Whaites 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 126 immigration records available for the last name Whaites. 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 132 military records available for the last name Whaites. For the veterans among your Whaites ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Whaites lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Whaites life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Whaites in 1970 was 85, and 54 in 2004.

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