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Whaul Family History

Whaul 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: Shaul, Whall, Paul, Wall, Saul, Hall, Schaul, Haut, Kaul, Wahl

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Where is the Whaul family from?

You can see how Whaul families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Whaul family name was found in Scotland in 1901. In 1901 there was 1 Whaul family living in Stirlingshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Whaul's in Scotland. Stirlingshire had the highest population of Whaul families in 1901.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Whaul 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 2 census records available for the last name Whaul. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Whaul 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Whaul. 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 Whaul. For the veterans among your Whaul ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Whaul lifespan?

Average Whaul life expectancy in 2003 was 53 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Whaul 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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