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Whate Family History

Whate Surname Meaning

see Waite. see Wheat.

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


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Where is the Whate family from?

You can see how Whate families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Whate family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Whate families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 17 Whate families living in Nottinghamshire. This was about 34% of all the recorded Whate's in United Kingdom. Nottinghamshire had the highest population of Whate families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Whate 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 Whate ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Builder and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Whate. 100% of Whate men worked as a Builder and 91% of Whate 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

  • Builder
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    91%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duti
    10%

What Whate family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Whate. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Whate 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 230 immigration records available for the last name Whate. 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 303 military records available for the last name Whate. For the veterans among your Whate ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Whate lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Whate life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Whate in 1968 was 71, and 90 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Whate

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Whate 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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