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Whitcraft Family History

Whitcraft Surname Meaning

English: variant of Wheatcroft.

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


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Where is the Whitcraft family from?

You can see how Whitcraft families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Whitcraft family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Whitcraft families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 7 Whitcraft families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Whitcraft's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Whitcraft families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Whitcraft 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 Whitcraft ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Whitcraft. 28% of Whitcraft men worked as a Farmer and 43% of Whitcraft women worked as a Secretary. Some less common occupations for Americans named Whitcraft were Farm Operator and Teacher.

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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 1940

  • Farmer
    28%
  • Laborer
    21%
  • Operator
    11%
  • Farm Operator
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    43%
  • New Worker
    29%
  • Teacher
    29%

What Whitcraft family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Whitcraft. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Whitcraft 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 211 immigration records available for the last name Whitcraft. 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 865 military records available for the last name Whitcraft. For the veterans among your Whitcraft ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Whitcraft lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Whitcraft life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Whitcraft in 1957 was 53, and 64 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Whitcraft

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Whitcraft 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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