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Whay Family History

Whay Surname Meaning

see Way.

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


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Where is the Whay family from?

You can see how Whay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Whay family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Whay families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 18 Whay families living in Essex. This was about 69% of all the recorded Whay's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Whay families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Whay 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 Whay ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Whay. 100% of Whay 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Whay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Whay 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 140 immigration records available for the last name Whay. 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 102 military records available for the last name Whay. For the veterans among your Whay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Whay lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Whay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Whay in 1966 was 57, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Whay 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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