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Whateley Family History

Whateley Surname Meaning

see Wheatley.

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


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Where is the Whateley family from?

You can see how Whateley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Whateley family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Whateley families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 94 Whateley families living in Warwickshire. This was about 40% of all the recorded Whateley's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Whateley families in 1891.
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What did your Whateley ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Dental Mechanic and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Whateley. 50% of Whateley men worked as a Dental Mechanic and 78% of Whateley women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Whateley were Dentist and Unpaid Dduties.

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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

  • Dental Mechanic
    50%
  • Dentist
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    78%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dutie
    6%
  • Cook
    4%
  • Unpaid Dduties
    4%

What Whateley family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Whateley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Whateley 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 374 immigration records available for the last name Whateley. 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 330 military records available for the last name Whateley. For the veterans among your Whateley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Whateley lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Whateley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Whateley in 1966 was 71, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Whateley 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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