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Whyment Family History

Whyment Surname Meaning

see Wyman.

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


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Where is the Whyment family from?

You can see how Whyment families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Whyment family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Whyment families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 31 Whyment families living in Leicestershire. This was about 46% of all the recorded Whyment's in United Kingdom. Leicestershire had the highest population of Whyment families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Whyment 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 Whyment ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Cowman and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Whyment. 100% of Whyment men worked as a Cowman and 92% of Whyment 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

  • Cowman
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    92%
  • Sewing Machinist
    8%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Whyment. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Whyment 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 44 immigration records available for the last name Whyment. 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 82 military records available for the last name Whyment. For the veterans among your Whyment ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Whyment lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1993, in the United States, Whyment life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Whyment in 1962 was 67, and 86 in 1993.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Whyment 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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