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Whitemen Family History

Whitemen 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: Whiteman, Whitman, Whitmer, Whitten, Whiteley, Whitener, Whiten

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Where is the Whitemen family from?

You can see how Whitemen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Whitemen family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Whitemen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Whitemen family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Whitemen's in USA. New York had the highest population of Whitemen families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Whitemen 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 Whitemen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 90 census records available for the last name Whitemen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Whitemen 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Whitemen. 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 6 military records available for the last name Whitemen. For the veterans among your Whitemen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Whitemen lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1995, in the United States, Whitemen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Whitemen in 1974 was 77, and 94 in 1995.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Whitemen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Whitemen 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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