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Whittley Family History

Whittley Surname Meaning

English: variant of Whitley.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Whittley family from?

You can see how Whittley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Whittley family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Whittley families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 33 Whittley families living in Yorkshire. This was about 23% of all the recorded Whittley's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Whittley families in 1891.
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What did your Whittley 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 Whittley. 50% of Whittley men worked as a General Labourer and 87% of Whittley women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Whittley were Labourer and Private Means.

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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%
  • Labourer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    87%
  • Housewife
    7%
  • Private Means
    7%

What Whittley family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Whittley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Whittley 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 452 immigration records available for the last name Whittley. 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 499 military records available for the last name Whittley. For the veterans among your Whittley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Whittley lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Whittley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Whittley in 1956 was 56, and 81 in 2004.

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