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Whales Family History

Whales Surname Meaning

variant of Whale with post-medieval excrescent -s.

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


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Where is the Whales family from?

You can see how Whales families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Whales family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Whales families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 29 Whales families living in London. This was about 28% of all the recorded Whales's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Whales families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Whales 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 Whales ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farmer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Whales. 45% of Whales men worked as a Farmer and 82% of Whales women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Whales were Bricklayer Labourer and Housewife.

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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

  • Farmer
    45%
  • General Labourer
    34%
  • Bricklayer Labourer
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    82%
  • Housekeeper
    7%
  • Incapacitated
    7%
  • Housewife
    7%

What Whales family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Whales. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Whales 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 457 immigration records available for the last name Whales. 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 932 military records available for the last name Whales. For the veterans among your Whales ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Whales lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2003, in the United States, Whales life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Whales in 1954 was 64, and 76 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Whales 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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