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Whewell Family History

Whewell Surname Meaning

English: habitational name of uncertain etymology from an unidentified place probably near the border between Lancashire and Yorkshire

where the surname is found from an early date.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Whewell family from?

You can see how Whewell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Whewell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Whewell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 506 Whewell families living in Lancashire. This was about 76% of all the recorded Whewell's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Whewell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Whewell 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 Whewell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Cotton Weaver and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Whewell. 27% of Whewell men worked as a Cotton Weaver and 78% of Whewell women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Whewell were Cotton Drawer In and Unpaid Domestic Dutie.

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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

  • Cotton Weaver
    27%
  • Incapacitated
    16%
  • Painter decorator
    16%
  • Cotton Drawer In
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    78%
  • Cotton Weaver
    10%
  • Housewife
    3%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dutie
    2%

What Whewell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Whewell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Whewell 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 673 immigration records available for the last name Whewell. 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 646 military records available for the last name Whewell. For the veterans among your Whewell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Whewell lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Whewell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Whewell in 1962 was 73, and 86 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Whewell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Whewell 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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