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Whitta Family History

Whitta Surname Meaning

variant of White with typical south-western preservation of a Middle English inflectional suffix.

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


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Where is the Whitta family from?

You can see how Whitta families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Whitta family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Whitta families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 11 Whitta families living in British Columbia. This was about 52% of all the recorded Whitta's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Whitta families in 1911.
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What did your Whitta ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Whitta. 100% of Whitta women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Whitta. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Whitta 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 294 immigration records available for the last name Whitta. 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 176 military records available for the last name Whitta. For the veterans among your Whitta ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Whitta lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1999, in the United States, Whitta life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Whitta in 1977 was 69, and 82 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Whitta 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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