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Whitsey Family History

Whitsey Surname Meaning

probably a reduced form of Whittlesey.

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


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Where is the Whitsey family from?

You can see how Whitsey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Whitsey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Whitsey families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 3 Whitsey families living in Quebec. This was about 60% of all the recorded Whitsey's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Whitsey families in 1911.
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What did your Whitsey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Whitsey. 36% of Whitsey men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Whitsey women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Whitsey were Truck Driver and Cook.

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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

  • Farmer
    36%
  • Laborer
    36%
  • Usher
    8%
  • Truck Driver
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    50%
  • Private Duty Nursing
    25%
  • Cook
    25%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Whitsey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Whitsey 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 169 immigration records available for the last name Whitsey. 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 151 military records available for the last name Whitsey. For the veterans among your Whitsey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Whitsey lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Whitsey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Whitsey in 1964 was 67, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Whitsey 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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