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Whitler Family History

Whitler Surname Meaning

English: perhaps a variant of Whit(t)la itself a variant of Whitley.

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


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Where is the Whitler family from?

You can see how Whitler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Whitler family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Whitler families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 9 Whitler families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 56% of all the recorded Whitler's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Whitler families in 1911.
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What did your Whitler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Whitler. 31% of Whitler men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Whitler women worked as a Cook. Some less common occupations for Americans named Whitler were Salesman and Housekeeper.

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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
    31%
  • Farmer
    21%
  • Truck Driver
    9%
  • Salesman
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    34%
  • Housewife
    34%
  • Housekeeper
    34%

What Whitler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Whitler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Whitler 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 166 immigration records available for the last name Whitler. 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 662 military records available for the last name Whitler. For the veterans among your Whitler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Whitler lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Whitler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Whitler in 1956 was 41, and 67 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Whitler 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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