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Whelham Family History

Whelham 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: Whetham, Whelan, Pelham, Whelihan, Wenham, Whigham, Whitham, Wilham

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Where is the Whelham family from?

You can see how Whelham families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Whelham family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Whelham families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 9 Whelham families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Whelham's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Whelham families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Whelham 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 Whelham ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Clerk managing To A Fo Milling Cutter tool Mf and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Whelham. 100% of Whelham men worked as a Clerk managing To A Fo Milling Cutter tool Mf and 100% of Whelham 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Clerk managing To A Fo Milling Cutter tool Mf
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Whelham family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 771 census records available for the last name Whelham. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Whelham 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Whelham. 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 25 military records available for the last name Whelham. For the veterans among your Whelham ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Whelham lifespan?

Between 2002 and 2004, in the United States, Whelham life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Whelham in 2002 was 93, and 94 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Whelham

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Whelham 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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