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Whatey Family History

Whatey Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Whaley, Whatley, White, Haney, Whitney, Water, Hatem, Whitby, Matey

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Where is the Whatey family from?

You can see how Whatey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Whatey family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Whatey families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Whatey families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Whatey's in USA. New York had the highest population of Whatey families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Whatey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 140 census records available for the last name Whatey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Whatey 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Whatey. 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 11 military records available for the last name Whatey. For the veterans among your Whatey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Whatey lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Whatey 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Whatey

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