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Whyatt Family History

Whyatt Surname Meaning

post-medieval variant spelling of Wyatt.

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


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Where is the Whyatt family from?

You can see how Whyatt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Whyatt family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Whyatt families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 224 Whyatt families living in Lancashire. This was about 26% of all the recorded Whyatt's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Whyatt families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Whyatt 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 Whyatt 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 Whyatt. 18% of Whyatt men worked as a General Labourer and 79% of Whyatt women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Whyatt were Lorry Driver and Housewife.

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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
    18%
  • Bricklayer
    6%
  • Plasterer
    6%
  • Lorry Driver
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    79%
  • Private Means
    3%
  • Incapacitated
    2%
  • Housewife
    2%

What Whyatt family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 11,000 census records available for the last name Whyatt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Whyatt 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 884 immigration records available for the last name Whyatt. 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 762 military records available for the last name Whyatt. For the veterans among your Whyatt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Whyatt lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Whyatt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Whyatt in 1962 was 83, and 77 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Whyatt 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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