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Whatham Family History

Whatham Surname Meaning

probably a variant of Waltham. See also Wattam.

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


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Where is the Whatham family from?

You can see how Whatham families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Whatham family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Whatham families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 11 Whatham families living in Lancashire. This was about 41% of all the recorded Whatham's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Whatham families in 1891.
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What did your Whatham ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Whatham. 100% of Whatham 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 847 census records available for the last name Whatham. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Whatham 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 167 immigration records available for the last name Whatham. 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 39 military records available for the last name Whatham. For the veterans among your Whatham ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Whatham lifespan?

Average Whatham life expectancy in 1999 was 61 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 75.

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