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Origins of the Whaley surname

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About the Whaleys

We have a total number of 14234 records for people with the last name Whaley.

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Where do most Whaleys live?

In 1921, most Whaleys lived in Yorkshire.


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Interesting facts about Whaleys

How common is your surname?

You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!

We have 11,000 records for the Whaley surname. The oldest one dates back to .

Who were Whaleys most likely to marry?

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What are the most common Whaley first names?

  • John
  • William
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

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Common jobs for Whaleys

Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

Common Female occupations for Whaleys in 1921
Dressmaker

43

Living On Own Means

32

Cotton Weaver

20

Dress Maker

20

General Servant

20

Common Male occupations for Whaleys in 1921
Farm Hands

75

Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers

50

Farmer

48

General Farmers

47

Agricultural Labourer

30

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