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Whiling Family History

Whiling 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: Whitling, Whiting, Whaling, Wilding, Welling, Hilding, Willing

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Where is the Whiling family from?

You can see how Whiling families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Whiling family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Whiling families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 6 Whiling families living in Devon. This was about 32% of all the recorded Whiling's in United Kingdom. Devon and 1 other county had the highest population of Whiling families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Whiling 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 Whiling ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Whiling. 100% of Whiling 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 1,000 census records available for the last name Whiling. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Whiling 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 184 immigration records available for the last name Whiling. 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 210 military records available for the last name Whiling. For the veterans among your Whiling ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Whiling lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Whiling 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Whiling

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