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Whettell Family History

Whettell 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: Whetsell, Whitwell, Hettel, Whittall, Wetzell, Kettell, Whetten

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Where is the Whettell family from?

You can see how Whettell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Whettell family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Whettell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891, and Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 2 Whettell families living in Shropshire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Whettell's in United Kingdom. Shropshire had the highest population of Whettell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Whettell 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 Whettell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Whettell. 100% of Whettell 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 Whettell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 219 census records available for the last name Whettell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Whettell 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Whettell. 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 6 military records available for the last name Whettell. For the veterans among your Whettell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Whettell lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Whettell

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