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Whiteley Name Meaning

English (Yorkshire and Lancashire): variant of Whitley .

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


Similar surnames: Whittley, Whitely, Whitler, Whitley, Whitelow, Smitley, Whittle

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Where is the Whiteley family from?

You can see how Whiteley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Whiteley family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Whiteley families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 42 Whiteley families living in Ontario. This was about 41% of all the recorded Whiteley's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Whiteley families in 1911.
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What did your Whiteley ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Whiteley. 43% of Whiteley men worked as a Farmer. .

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    43%
  • Salesman
    15%
  • Carpenter
    15%
  • Clerk
    10%
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Census Records

There are 155,000 census records available for the last name Whiteley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Whiteley 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 9,000 immigration records available for the last name Whiteley. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 10,000 military records available for the last name Whiteley. For the veterans among your Whiteley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Whiteley lifespan?

Between 1940 and 2004, in the United States, Whiteley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1940, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Whiteley in 1940 was 30, and 73 in 2004.

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