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Whittenton Family History

Whittenton Surname Meaning

English: probably a variant of Whittington.

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


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Where is the Whittenton family from?

You can see how Whittenton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Whittenton family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Whittenton families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Whittenton family living in Alberta. This was 100% of all the recorded Whittenton's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Whittenton families in 1911.
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What did your Whittenton ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Whittenton. 62% of Whittenton men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Whittenton women worked as a Housewife.

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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
    62%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Attendant
    12%
  • Owner
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Whittenton family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Whittenton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Whittenton 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 65 immigration records available for the last name Whittenton. 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 174 military records available for the last name Whittenton. For the veterans among your Whittenton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Whittenton lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Whittenton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Whittenton in 1964 was 86, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Whittenton 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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