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Whitely Name Meaning

English (Yorkshire and Lancashire): variant of Whitley .

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


Similar surnames: Whiteley, Whittley, Whittle, Whiten, Whitler, Whiles, Whinnery, Wiley

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Where is the Whitely family from?

You can see how Whitely families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Whitely family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Whitely families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 44 Whitely families living in Ontario. This was about 46% of all the recorded Whitely's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Whitely families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Whitely surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Whitely ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Laborer and Cutter were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Whitely. 25% of Whitely men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Whitely women worked as a Cutter. .

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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

  • Laborer
    25%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Carpenter
    25%
  • Labourer
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Cutter
    100%
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Census Records

There are 18,000 census records available for the last name Whitely. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Whitely 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Whitely. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Whitely. For the veterans among your Whitely ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Whitely lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Whitely life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Whitely in 1947 was 46, and 77 in 2004.

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