Whilley Family History

Whilley Surname Meaning

Similar surnames: Willey, Hilley, Whitley, Philley, Whirley, Whalley, Wholley, Halley, Pilley, Chipley

5,000 record(s) for Whilley

2K	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
184	Military Records
243	Immigration Records
2K	Census and Voter Lists
639	Member Trees

Where is the Whilley family from?

You can see how Whilley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Whilley family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Whilley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Whilley families living in North Carolina. This was about 33% of all the recorded Whilley's in USA. North Carolina and 1 other state had the highest population of Whilley families in 1840.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Whilley surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Whilley ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Whilley. 42% of Whilley men worked as a Farmer and 20% of Whilley women worked as a Cook. Some less common occupations for Americans named Whilley were Truck driver and Laborer.

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

Farmer

42%

Laborer

27%

Mechanic

9%

Truck driver

7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

Cook

20%

Housekeeper

20%

Stenographer

20%

Laborer

14%

What Whilley family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 2K census records available for the last name Whilley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Whilley census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Passenger List

There are 243 immigration records available for the last name Whilley. 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.

Military Records

There are 184 military records available for the last name Whilley. For the veterans among your Whilley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

What is the average Whilley lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2000, in the United States, Whilley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Whilley in 1965 was 57, and 92 in 2000.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Whilley 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.