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Whitestine Family History

Whitestine 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: Whitestone, Whiteside, Whetstine, Whetstone, Firestine, Notestine

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Where is the Whitestine family from?

You can see how Whitestine families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Whitestine family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Whitestine families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 13 Whitestine families living in Indiana. This was about 37% of all the recorded Whitestine's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Whitestine families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Whitestine 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 Whitestine ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Whitestine. 100% of Whitestine men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    100%

What Whitestine family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 397 census records available for the last name Whitestine. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Whitestine 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Whitestine. 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 60 military records available for the last name Whitestine. For the veterans among your Whitestine ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Whitestine lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Whitestine life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Whitestine in 1970 was 86, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Whitestine 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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