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Whinham Family History

Whinham Surname Meaning

possibly from Low or High Whinholm in Danby Wiske (NR Yorks) or a similarly named minor place elsewhere in northern England.

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


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Where is the Whinham family from?

You can see how Whinham families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Whinham family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Whinham families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 85 Whinham families living in Northumberland. This was about 66% of all the recorded Whinham's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Whinham families in 1891.
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What did your Whinham 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 Whinham. 100% of Whinham men worked as a General Labourer and 87% of Whinham 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
    87%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duti
    7%
  • Private Means
    7%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Whinham. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Whinham 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 68 immigration records available for the last name Whinham. 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 149 military records available for the last name Whinham. For the veterans among your Whinham ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Whinham lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Whinham life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Whinham in 1965 was 82, and 76 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Whinham 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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