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Whetman Family History

Whetman Surname Meaning

see Weetman. see Waithman.

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


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Where is the Whetman family from?

You can see how Whetman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Whetman family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Whetman families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 9 Whetman families living in London. This was about 56% of all the recorded Whetman's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Whetman families in 1891.
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What did your Whetman ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Whetman. 100% of Whetman 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 Whetman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Whetman 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 111 immigration records available for the last name Whetman. 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 80 military records available for the last name Whetman. For the veterans among your Whetman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Whetman lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2004, in the United States, Whetman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Whetman in 1975 was 50, and 65 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Whetman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Whetman 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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