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Whitmark Family History

Whitmark 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, Whitmarsh, Whitman, Westmark, Widmark, Whitmer, Whitmire

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Where is the Whitmark family from?

You can see how Whitmark families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Whitmark family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Whitmark families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 15 Whitmark families living in Massachusetts. This was about 44% of all the recorded Whitmark's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Whitmark families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Whitmark surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 180 census records available for the last name Whitmark. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Whitmark 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Whitmark. 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 11 military records available for the last name Whitmark. For the veterans among your Whitmark ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Whitmark lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2001, in the United States, Whitmark life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Whitmark in 1964 was 82, and 60 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Whitmark 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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