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Whettam Family History

Whettam 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, Whittum, Whetten, Whitham, Witham, Shetty, Hetman, Cetta

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Where is the Whettam family from?

You can see how Whettam families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Whettam family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Whettam families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 8 Whettam families living in Dorset. This was about 73% of all the recorded Whettam's in United Kingdom. Dorset had the highest population of Whettam families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Whettam 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 Whettam ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Whettam. 100% of Whettam 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%

What Whettam family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 879 census records available for the last name Whettam. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Whettam 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 55 immigration records available for the last name Whettam. 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 51 military records available for the last name Whettam. For the veterans among your Whettam ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Whettam lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2001, in the United States, Whettam life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Whettam in 1973 was 68, and 37 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Whettam

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Whettam 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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