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Whaler Family History

Whaler Surname Meaning

see Wheeler.

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


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Where is the Whaler family from?

You can see how Whaler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Whaler family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Whaler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 23 Whaler families living in Lincolnshire. This was about 39% of all the recorded Whaler's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire had the highest population of Whaler families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Whaler 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 Whaler ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Whaler. 67% of Whaler 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
    67%
  • Retired Governess
    12%
  • Incapacitated
    12%
  • Unpaid Household Duties
    12%

What Whaler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Whaler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Whaler 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 835 immigration records available for the last name Whaler. 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 624 military records available for the last name Whaler. For the veterans among your Whaler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Whaler lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Whaler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Whaler in 1964 was 68, and 71 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Whaler

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Whaler 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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