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Whitenton Family History

Whitenton Surname Meaning

English: variant of Whittenton.

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


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Where is the Whitenton family from?

You can see how Whitenton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Whitenton family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Whitenton families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Whitenton family living in North Carolina. This was about 50% of all the recorded Whitenton's in USA. North Carolina and 1 other state had the highest population of Whitenton families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Whitenton 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 Whitenton ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Whitenton. 50% of Whitenton men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Whitenton women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Whitenton were Weaver and House Keeper.

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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
    50%
  • Weaver
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    50%
  • House Keeper
    50%

What Whitenton family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 610 census records available for the last name Whitenton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Whitenton 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 77 immigration records available for the last name Whitenton. 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 156 military records available for the last name Whitenton. For the veterans among your Whitenton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Whitenton lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Whitenton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Whitenton in 1958 was 64, and 92 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Whitenton 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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