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Whatling Family History

Whatling Surname Meaning

see Watling.

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


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Where is the Whatling family from?

You can see how Whatling families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Whatling family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Whatling families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 200 Whatling families living in Suffolk. This was about 69% of all the recorded Whatling's in United Kingdom. Suffolk had the highest population of Whatling families in 1891.
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What did your Whatling ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Horseman On Farm and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Whatling. 16% of Whatling men worked as a Horseman On Farm and 75% of Whatling women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Whatling were Thatcher and Domestic Worker.

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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

  • Horseman On Farm
    16%
  • Cowman
    10%
  • Agricultural Labourer
    10%
  • Thatcher
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    75%
  • Domestic Servant
    6%
  • Housewife
    3%
  • Domestic Worker
    3%

What Whatling family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Whatling. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Whatling 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 522 immigration records available for the last name Whatling. 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 415 military records available for the last name Whatling. For the veterans among your Whatling ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Whatling lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1999, in the United States, Whatling life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Whatling in 1967 was 76, and 63 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Whatling 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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