About Whittlesey
The surname Whittlesey is of English origin and is derived from a place name in Cambridgeshire, England. The name is composed of two elements: "whittle," meaning a knife or cutting tool, and "sey," meaning an island or dry ground in a marshy area. Therefore, the surname Whittlesey likely refers to someone who lived in or near a marshy area where whittling or cutting tools were used.
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