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Whall Family History

Whall Surname Meaning

English (Norfolk): variant of Whale or Wall.

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


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Where is the Whall family from?

You can see how Whall families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Whall family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Whall families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 171 Whall families living in Norfolk. This was about 37% of all the recorded Whall's in United Kingdom. Norfolk had the highest population of Whall families in 1891.
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What did your Whall ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Bricklayer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Whall. 16% of Whall men worked as a Bricklayer and 99% of Whall women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Whall were Incapacitated and Incapacitated.

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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

  • Bricklayer
    16%
  • General Labourer
    16%
  • Carpenter
    16%
  • Incapacitated
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    99%
  • Incapacitated
    2%

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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Whall. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Whall 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 815 immigration records available for the last name Whall. 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 913 military records available for the last name Whall. For the veterans among your Whall ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Whall lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Whall life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Whall in 1962 was 83, and 74 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Whall

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Whall 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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