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Whiffing Family History

Whiffing Surname Meaning

see Wiffen.

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


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Where is the Whiffing family from?

You can see how Whiffing families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Whiffing family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Whiffing families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 13 Whiffing families living in Essex. This was about 62% of all the recorded Whiffing's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Whiffing families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Whiffing 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 Whiffing ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Whiffing. 70% of Whiffing 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
    70%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    15%
  • Housewife
    15%

What Whiffing family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Whiffing. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Whiffing 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 60 immigration records available for the last name Whiffing. 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 114 military records available for the last name Whiffing. For the veterans among your Whiffing ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Whiffing lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Whiffing life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Whiffing in 1963 was 72, and 87 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Whiffing

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Whiffing 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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