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Whithey Family History

Whithey 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: Whitney, Whitley, Withey, White, Whitby, Whitner, Smithey, Whatley

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Where is the Whithey family from?

You can see how Whithey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Whithey family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Whithey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 5 Whithey families living in Alberta. This was about 71% of all the recorded Whithey's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Whithey families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Whithey 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 Whithey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Whithey. 40% of Whithey men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    40%
  • Salesman
    18%
  • Mechanic
    14%
  • Farmer
    14%

What Whithey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 673 census records available for the last name Whithey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Whithey 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 239 immigration records available for the last name Whithey. 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 201 military records available for the last name Whithey. For the veterans among your Whithey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Whithey lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1992, in the United States, Whithey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Whithey in 1966 was 52, and 74 in 1992.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Whithey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Whithey 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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