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Whattles Family History

Whattles 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: Wattles, Whatley, Whittle, Wattley, Whittley, Battles, Charles

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You can see how Whattles families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Whattles family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Whattles families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Whattles's in USA. New York had the highest population of Whattles families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 9 census records available for the last name Whattles. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Whattles 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Whattles. 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 1 military records available for the last name Whattles. For the veterans among your Whattles ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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