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Whitwham Family History

Whitwham Surname Meaning

see Whitwam.

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


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Where is the Whitwham family from?

You can see how Whitwham families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Whitwham family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Whitwham families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 53 Whitwham families living in Yorkshire. This was about 78% of all the recorded Whitwham's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Whitwham families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Whitwham 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 Whitwham ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Master Butcher and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Whitwham. 100% of Whitwham men worked as a Master Butcher and 100% of Whitwham 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Master Butcher
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Whitwham family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Whitwham. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Whitwham 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 94 immigration records available for the last name Whitwham. 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 101 military records available for the last name Whitwham. For the veterans among your Whitwham ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Whitwham lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1999, in the United States, Whitwham life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Whitwham in 1967 was 86, and 80 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Whitwham

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Whitwham 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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