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Whichells Family History

Whichells 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: Winchell, Etchells, Whitwell, Sheckells, Michelle, Michels, Michell

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Where is the Whichells family from?

You can see how Whichells families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Whichells family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 14 Whichells families living in Warwickshire. This was about 29% of all the recorded Whichells's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Whichells families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Whichells 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 Whichells ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Whichells. 100% of Whichells men worked as a General Labourer and 84% of Whichells 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

  • General Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    84%
  • House Duties
    17%

What Whichells family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 268 census records available for the last name Whichells. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Whichells 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Whichells. 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 14 military records available for the last name Whichells. For the veterans among your Whichells ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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