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Whewall Family History

Whewall Surname Meaning

see Whewell.

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


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Where is the Whewall family from?

You can see how Whewall families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Whewall family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Whewall families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 22 Whewall families living in Staffordshire. This was about 52% of all the recorded Whewall's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Whewall families in 1891.
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What did your Whewall ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Whewall. 100% of Whewall 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 425 census records available for the last name Whewall. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Whewall 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Whewall. 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 28 military records available for the last name Whewall. For the veterans among your Whewall ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Whewall lifespan?

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