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Whaling Name Meaning

Irish: variant of Whelan .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Whalin, Whalen, Warling, Halling, Haning, Walin, Whang, Harling

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Where is the Whaling family from?

You can see how Whaling families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Whaling family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Whaling families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 13 Whaling families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 27% of all the recorded Whaling's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Whaling families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Whaling surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Whaling ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Whaling. 32% of Whaling men worked as a Laborer and 28% of Whaling women worked as a Cook. Some less common occupations for Americans named Whaling were Manager and House Work. .

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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
    32%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Salesman
    14%
  • Manager
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    28%
  • Teacher
    19%
  • Registered Nurse
    19%
  • House Work
    19%
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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Whaling. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Whaling 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 440 immigration records available for the last name Whaling. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Whaling. For the veterans among your Whaling ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Whaling lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Whaling life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Whaling in 1959 was 48, and 78 in 2004.

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