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Whyman Family History

Whyman Surname Meaning

English: variant of Wyman.

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


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Where is the Whyman family from?

You can see how Whyman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Whyman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Whyman families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 135 Whyman families living in London. This was about 16% of all the recorded Whyman's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Whyman families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Whyman 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 Whyman 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 Whyman. 15% of Whyman men worked as a General Labourer and 76% of Whyman women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Whyman were Gardener and Incapacitated.

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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
    15%
  • Farmworker
    12%
  • Bricklayer
    8%
  • Gardener
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    76%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    3%
  • Housewife
    3%
  • Incapacitated
    2%

What Whyman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 17,000 census records available for the last name Whyman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Whyman 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 951 immigration records available for the last name Whyman. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Whyman. For the veterans among your Whyman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Whyman lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Whyman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Whyman in 1963 was 76, and 52 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Whyman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Whyman 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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