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Whetley Family History

Whetley 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: Wheeley, Whatley, Wheatley, Whitley, Shetley, Wheetley, Wherley

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Where is the Whetley family from?

You can see how Whetley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Whetley family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Whetley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Whetley families living in Kentucky. This was about 29% of all the recorded Whetley's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Whetley families in 1880.
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What did your Whetley ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Whetley. 37% of Whetley men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Whetley women worked as a 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 1940

  • Laborer
    37%
  • Farmer
    28%
  • Truck Driver
    19%
  • Machinist Helper
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%
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Census Records

There are 673 census records available for the last name Whetley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Whetley 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 84 immigration records available for the last name Whetley. 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 47 military records available for the last name Whetley. For the veterans among your Whetley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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