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Whitell Family History

Whitell Surname Meaning

see Whittle.

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


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Where is the Whitell family from?

You can see how Whitell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Whitell family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Whitell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 2 Whitell families living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Whitell's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Whitell families in 1911.
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What did your Whitell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Whitell. 95% of Whitell 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
    95%
  • Domestic Duties
    6%

What Whitell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Whitell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Whitell 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 124 immigration records available for the last name Whitell. 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 143 military records available for the last name Whitell. For the veterans among your Whitell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Whitell lifespan?

Between 1980 and 1995, in the United States, Whitell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Whitell in 1980 was 74, and 88 in 1995.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Whitell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Whitell 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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