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Whitehorse Family History

Whitehorse Surname Meaning

Native American (also White Horse): translation into English of a personal name such as Lakota Sioux Šuŋk Ska ‘White Horse’ composed of šuŋk ‘horse’ and ska ‘white’.

See also Horse

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


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Where is the Whitehorse family from?

You can see how Whitehorse families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Whitehorse family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Whitehorse families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 4 Whitehorse families living in Nova Scotia. This was about 50% of all the recorded Whitehorse's in Canada. Nova Scotia and 1 other province had the highest population of Whitehorse families in 1911.
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What did your Whitehorse ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and House Work were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Whitehorse. 22% of Whitehorse men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Whitehorse women worked as a House Work. Some less common occupations for Americans named Whitehorse were Farm and Servant.

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    22%
  • Farmer
    22%
  • Farm Laborer
    15%
  • Farm
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • House Work
    50%
  • Servant
    50%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Whitehorse. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Whitehorse 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 80 immigration records available for the last name Whitehorse. 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 146 military records available for the last name Whitehorse. For the veterans among your Whitehorse ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Whitehorse lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Whitehorse life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Whitehorse in 1958 was 68, and 70 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Whitehorse 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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