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Whetham Family History

Whetham Surname Meaning

English: probably a variant of Witham. Compare Whitham.

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


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Where is the Whetham family from?

You can see how Whetham families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Whetham family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Whetham families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 44 Whetham families living in Ontario. This was about 72% of all the recorded Whetham's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Whetham families in 1911.
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What did your Whetham ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Whetham. 50% of Whetham men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Whetham women worked as a Stenographer.

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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
    50%
  • Labourer
    30%
  • Machinist
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Whetham family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Whetham. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Whetham 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 571 immigration records available for the last name Whetham. 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 270 military records available for the last name Whetham. For the veterans among your Whetham ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Whetham lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Whetham life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Whetham in 1956 was 50, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Whetham 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.

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