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Whittecar Family History

Whittecar 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: Whitter, Whitner, Witter, Whittier, Whitbeck, Whitelaw, Whitehair

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Where is the Whittecar family from?

You can see how Whittecar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Whittecar family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Whittecar families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Whittecar family living in Manitoba. This was 100% of all the recorded Whittecar's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Whittecar families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Whittecar 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 Whittecar ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Whittecar. 60% of Whittecar 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    60%
  • Salesman
    40%

What Whittecar family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Whittecar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Whittecar 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 Whittecar. 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 213 military records available for the last name Whittecar. For the veterans among your Whittecar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Whittecar lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Whittecar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Whittecar in 1955 was 33, and 63 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Whittecar

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Whittecar 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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