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Whitmoyer Family History

Whitmoyer Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Wittmeyer.

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


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Where is the Whitmoyer family from?

You can see how Whitmoyer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Whitmoyer family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Whitmoyer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 9 Whitmoyer families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Whitmoyer's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Whitmoyer families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Whitmoyer 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 Whitmoyer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Whitmoyer. 58% of Whitmoyer men worked as a Laborer and 24% of Whitmoyer women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Whitmoyer were Salesman and Single Needle Operator.

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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
    58%
  • Farming
    10%
  • Truck Driver
    8%
  • Salesman
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    24%
  • Teacher
    16%
  • Student
    16%
  • Single Needle Operator
    16%

What Whitmoyer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Whitmoyer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Whitmoyer 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 91 immigration records available for the last name Whitmoyer. 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 594 military records available for the last name Whitmoyer. For the veterans among your Whitmoyer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Whitmoyer lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Whitmoyer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Whitmoyer in 1962 was 64, and 78 in 2004.

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