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Whitt Family History

Whitt Surname Meaning

English (Nottinghamshire): variant of White. Possibly also an Americanized form of German Witt.

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


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Where is the Whitt family from?

You can see how Whitt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Whitt family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Whitt families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 27 Whitt families living in Ontario. This was about 45% of all the recorded Whitt's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Whitt families in 1911.
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What did your Whitt ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Whitt. 75% of Whitt men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    75%
  • Labourer
    25%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Whitt. 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 9,000 military records available for the last name Whitt. For the veterans among your Whitt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Whitt lifespan?

Between 1941 and 2004, in the United States, Whitt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1943, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Whitt in 1941 was 35, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Whitt 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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