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Whattley Family History

Whattley Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Whatley, Wattley, Whittley, Hartley, Whaley, Wheatley, Shatley

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Where is the Whattley family from?

You can see how Whattley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Whattley family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Whattley families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Whattley family living in Alabama. This was about 25% of all the recorded Whattley's in USA. Alabama and 3 other states had the highest population of Whattley families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Whattley surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Whattley ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Whattley ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 172 census records available for the last name Whattley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Whattley 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Whattley. 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 36 military records available for the last name Whattley. For the veterans among your Whattley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Whattley lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Whattley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Whattley in 1966 was 48, and 73 in 2002.

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