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Whitchelo Family History

Whitchelo Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Whitcher, Witcher, Whitehead, Hitchen, Winchell, Whitfield, Mitchell

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Where is the Whitchelo family from?

You can see how Whitchelo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Whitchelo family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 12 Whitchelo families living in Berkshire. This was about 92% of all the recorded Whitchelo's in United Kingdom. Berkshire had the highest population of Whitchelo families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Whitchelo surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Whitchelo ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Whitchelo. 100% of Whitchelo women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Whitchelo family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 982 census records available for the last name Whitchelo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Whitchelo 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Whitchelo. 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 44 military records available for the last name Whitchelo. For the veterans among your Whitchelo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Whitchelo lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1995, in the United States, Whitchelo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Whitchelo in 1977 was 52, and 70 in 1995.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Whitchelo

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Whitchelo 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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