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Whiton Family History

Whiton Surname Meaning

English (Essex): variant of Whitton. This surname is now rare in Britain.

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


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Where is the Whiton family from?

You can see how Whiton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Whiton family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Whiton families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 14 Whiton families living in Ontario. This was about 31% of all the recorded Whiton's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Whiton families in 1911.
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What did your Whiton ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Journalier was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Whiton. 100% of Whiton men worked as a Journalier.

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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

  • Journalier
    100%

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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Whiton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Whiton 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 Whiton. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Whiton. For the veterans among your Whiton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Whiton lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Whiton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Whiton in 1963 was 63, and 88 in 2004.

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