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Whitmont Family History

Whitmont 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, Whitton, Whitson, Whitman, Whiton, Whiston, Whitcomb

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Census Records

There are 171 census records available for the last name Whitmont. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Whitmont 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 105 immigration records available for the last name Whitmont. 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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There are 1 military records available for the last name Whitmont. For the veterans among your Whitmont ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Whitmont lifespan?

Between 1996 and 1998, in the United States, Whitmont life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Whitmont in 1996 was 81, and 86 in 1998.

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