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Whereat Family History

Whereat Surname Meaning

see Wherrett.

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


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Where is the Whereat family from?

You can see how Whereat families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Whereat family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Whereat families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 10 Whereat families living in Gloucestershire. This was about 34% of all the recorded Whereat's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Whereat families in 1891.
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What did your Whereat ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Coal Hewer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Whereat. 100% of Whereat men worked as a Coal Hewer and 91% of Whereat 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

  • Coal Hewer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    91%
  • Seamstress
    10%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Whereat. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Whereat 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 181 immigration records available for the last name Whereat. 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 101 military records available for the last name Whereat. For the veterans among your Whereat ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Whereat lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1993, in the United States, Whereat life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Whereat in 1965 was 66, and 88 in 1993.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Whereat 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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