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Whetnall Family History

Whetnall Surname Meaning

see Whatnall.

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


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Where is the Whetnall family from?

You can see how Whetnall families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Whetnall family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Whetnall families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 14 Whetnall families living in Cheshire. This was about 48% of all the recorded Whetnall's in United Kingdom. Cheshire had the highest population of Whetnall families in 1891.
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What did your Whetnall ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Hairdresser and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Whetnall. 34% of Whetnall men worked as a Hairdresser and 100% of Whetnall 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

  • Hairdresser
    34%
  • Colliery Surface Worker
    34%
  • Retired
    34%

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 Whetnall. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Whetnall 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 53 immigration records available for the last name Whetnall. 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 116 military records available for the last name Whetnall. For the veterans among your Whetnall ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Whetnall lifespan?

Between 1957 and 1999, in the United States, Whetnall life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Whetnall in 1957 was 52, and 72 in 1999.

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