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Whaits Family History

Whaits Surname Meaning

see Waites.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Whaits family from?

You can see how Whaits families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Whaits family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 9 Whaits families living in Somerset. This was about 53% of all the recorded Whaits's in United Kingdom. Somerset had the highest population of Whaits families in 1891.
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What did your Whaits ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Glove Making was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Whaits. 34% of Whaits women worked as a Glove Making.

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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.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Glove Making
    34%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    34%
  • Incapacitated
    34%

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Census Records

There are 192 census records available for the last name Whaits. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Whaits 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Whaits. 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 26 military records available for the last name Whaits. For the veterans among your Whaits ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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