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Whitnell Family History

Whitnell Surname Meaning

see Whitnall.

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


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Where is the Whitnell family from?

You can see how Whitnell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Whitnell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Whitnell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 56 Whitnell families living in London. This was about 26% of all the recorded Whitnell's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Whitnell families in 1891.
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What did your Whitnell 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 Whitnell. 50% of Whitnell men worked as a General Labourer and 83% of Whitnell women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Whitnell were Farmworker and Unpaid Domestic.

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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
    50%
  • Farmworker
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    83%
  • Unpaid Household Duties
    7%
  • Domestic Duties
    7%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    5%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Whitnell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Whitnell 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 387 immigration records available for the last name Whitnell. 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 312 military records available for the last name Whitnell. For the veterans among your Whitnell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Whitnell lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2003, in the United States, Whitnell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Whitnell in 1961 was 34, and 71 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Whitnell 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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