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Whenman Family History

Whenman Surname Meaning

see Wainman.

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


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Where is the Whenman family from?

You can see how Whenman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Whenman family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Whenman families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 44 Whenman families living in London. This was about 67% of all the recorded Whenman's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Whenman families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Whenman 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 Whenman ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Electrician and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Whenman. 50% of Whenman men worked as an Electrician and 90% of Whenman women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Whenman were Old Age Pensioner and Household Duties (unpaid).

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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

  • Electrician
    50%
  • Old Age Pensioner
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    90%
  • Housewife
    6%
  • Household Duties (unpaid)
    6%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Whenman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Whenman 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Whenman. 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 132 military records available for the last name Whenman. For the veterans among your Whenman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Whenman lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1996, in the United States, Whenman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Whenman in 1979 was 76, and 58 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Whenman 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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