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Whatling Family History

Whatling Name Meaning

see Watling .

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


Similar surnames: Whitling, Watling, Whaling, Halling, Harling, Haling, Whalin, Walling

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Where is the Whatling family from?

You can see how Whatling families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Whatling family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Whatling families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1880 there were 4 Whatling families living in Michigan. This was about 80% of all the recorded Whatling's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Whatling families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Whatling surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Whatling ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Whatling. 100% of Whatling men worked as a Laborer. .

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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 1940

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Whatling. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Whatling 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 522 immigration records available for the last name Whatling. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 415 military records available for the last name Whatling. For the veterans among your Whatling ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Whatling lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1999, in the United States, Whatling life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Whatling in 1967 was 76, and 63 in 1999.

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