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Whithorne Family History

Whithorne 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: Whitmore, Whitehorn, Hathorne, Hawthorne, Whitworth, Whitton

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Where is the Whithorne family from?

You can see how Whithorne families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Whithorne family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Whithorne families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Whithorne families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Whithorne's in USA. New York had the highest population of Whithorne families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Whithorne 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 Whithorne ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Whithorne. 100% of Whithorne 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
    100%

What Whithorne family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 322 census records available for the last name Whithorne. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Whithorne 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 53 immigration records available for the last name Whithorne. 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 21 military records available for the last name Whithorne. For the veterans among your Whithorne ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Whithorne lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2001, in the United States, Whithorne life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Whithorne in 1965 was 81, and 73 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Whithorne

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Whithorne 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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