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Whittear Family History

Whittear 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: Whitter, Whitner, Witter, Whittier, Whitler, Whitmer, Whittet

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Where is the Whittear family from?

You can see how Whittear families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Whittear family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1911. The most Whittear families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 5 Whittear families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Whittear's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Whittear families in 1911.
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Census Records

There are 121 census records available for the last name Whittear. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Whittear 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Whittear. 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 2 military records available for the last name Whittear. For the veterans among your Whittear ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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