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Whytlaw 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.

Where is the Whytlaw family from?

You can see how Whytlaw families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Whytlaw family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1901. The most Whytlaw families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 5 Whytlaw families living in Stirlingshire. This was about 83% of all the recorded Whytlaw's in Scotland. Stirlingshire had the highest population of Whytlaw families in 1841.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Whytlaw surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Whytlaw family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 187 census records available for the last name Whytlaw. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Whytlaw census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 269 immigration records available for the last name Whytlaw. 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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Military Records

There are 17 military records available for the last name Whytlaw. For the veterans among your Whytlaw ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Whytlaw lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2000, in the United States, Whytlaw life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Whytlaw in 1971 was 74, and 75 in 2000.

Whytlaw Surname Meaning

Where is the Whytlaw family from?

What Whytlaw family records will you find?

What is the average Whytlaw lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2000, in the United States, Whytlaw life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Whytlaw in 1971 was 74, and 75 in 2000.

1K	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
17	Military Records
269	Immigration Records
187	Census and Voter Lists
546	Member Trees

1K	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
17	Military Records
269	Immigration Records
187	Census and Voter Lists
546	Member Trees

Whytlaw Family History