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Whitsker Family History

Whitsker 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: Whitaker, Whitner, Whittier, Whitter, Whitler, Whitmer, Whicker

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Where is the Whitsker family from?

You can see how Whitsker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Whitsker family name was found in the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1911. The most Whitsker families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 7 Whitsker families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Whitsker's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Whitsker families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Whitsker 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 Whitsker ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Whitsker. 25% of Whitsker men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Whitsker women worked as a 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

  • Laborer
    25%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Salesman
    20%
  • Farm Helper
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    100%

What Whitsker family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 384 census records available for the last name Whitsker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Whitsker 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Whitsker. 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 8 military records available for the last name Whitsker. For the veterans among your Whitsker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Whitsker lifespan?

Average Whitsker life expectancy in 1971 was 85 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Whitsker

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Whitsker 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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