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Whatworth Family History

Whatworth 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: Whitworth, Walworth, Wentworth, Hayworth, Haworth, Hepworth

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Where is the Whatworth family from?

You can see how Whatworth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Whatworth family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Whatworth families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Whatworth's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Whatworth families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Whatworth surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 14 census records available for the last name Whatworth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Whatworth 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 Whatworth. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Whatworth. For the veterans among your Whatworth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Whatworth lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Whatworth 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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