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Whaling Family History

Whaling Surname Meaning

Irish: variant of Whelan.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Whaling family from?

You can see how Whaling families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Whaling family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Whaling families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 41 Whaling families living in Lancashire. This was about 25% of all the recorded Whaling's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Whaling families in 1891.
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What did your Whaling 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 Whaling. 100% of Whaling men worked as a General Labourer and 76% of Whaling 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
    76%
  • Hawker
    8%
  • Housewife
    8%
  • Domestic Servant
    8%

What Whaling family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Whaling. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Whaling 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 440 immigration records available for the last name Whaling. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Whaling. For the veterans among your Whaling ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Whaling lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Whaling life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Whaling in 1959 was 48, and 78 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Whaling

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Whaling 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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