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Whitridge Family History

Whitridge Surname Meaning

see Whitteridge.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Whitridge family from?

You can see how Whitridge families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Whitridge family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Whitridge families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 4 Whitridge families living in Manitoba. This was about 67% of all the recorded Whitridge's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Whitridge families in 1911.
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What did your Whitridge ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Whitridge. 60% of Whitridge men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    60%
  • Laborer
    40%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Whitridge. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Whitridge 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Whitridge. 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 150 military records available for the last name Whitridge. For the veterans among your Whitridge ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Whitridge lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Whitridge life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Whitridge in 1954 was 24, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Whitridge 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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