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Whaton Family History

Whaton 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: Wharton, Wheaton, Whiton, Whalon, Hatton, Seaton, Halton, Wilton

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Where is the Whaton family from?

You can see how Whaton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Whaton family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Whaton families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there were 4 Whaton families living in Perthshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Whaton's in Scotland. Perthshire had the highest population of Whaton families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Whaton surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Whaton ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Whaton. 28% of Whaton men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Whaton women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Whaton were Salesman and Retired.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    28%
  • Foreman
    19%
  • Aviation
    19%
  • Salesman
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    50%
  • Retired
    50%

What Whaton family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 552 census records available for the last name Whaton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Whaton 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 70 immigration records available for the last name Whaton. 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 69 military records available for the last name Whaton. For the veterans among your Whaton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Whaton lifespan?

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