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Whitmarsh Family History

Whitmarsh Surname Meaning

English: habitational name from Whitemarsh, a place in the parish of Sedgehill, Wiltshire, named from Old English hwīt ‘white’ (i.e. ‘phosphorescent’) + mersc ‘marsh’.

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


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Where is the Whitmarsh family from?

You can see how Whitmarsh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Whitmarsh family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Whitmarsh families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 43 Whitmarsh families living in Ontario. This was about 96% of all the recorded Whitmarsh's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Whitmarsh families in 1911.
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What did your Whitmarsh ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Whitmarsh. 60% of Whitmarsh men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    60%
  • Laborer
    27%
  • Labourer
    14%

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Census Records

There are 25,000 census records available for the last name Whitmarsh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Whitmarsh 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Whitmarsh. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Whitmarsh. For the veterans among your Whitmarsh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Whitmarsh lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Whitmarsh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1943, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Whitmarsh in 1943 was 38, and 76 in 2004.

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