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Whatnell Family History

Whatnell Surname Meaning

see Whatnall.

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


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What did your Whatnell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Corporation Labourer Hw and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Whatnell. 100% of Whatnell men worked as a Corporation Labourer Hw and 100% of Whatnell 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

  • Corporation Labourer Hw
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Passenger Lists

There are 642 immigration records available for the last name Whatnell. 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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There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Whatnell. For the veterans among your Whatnell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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