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Whitting Family History

Whitting Surname Meaning

English: variant of Whiting.

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


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Where is the Whitting family from?

You can see how Whitting families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Whitting family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Whitting families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 10 Whitting families living in Ontario. This was about 59% of all the recorded Whitting's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Whitting families in 1911.
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What did your Whitting ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Labourer
    100%

What Whitting family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 11,000 census records available for the last name Whitting. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Whitting 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 975 immigration records available for the last name Whitting. 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 Whitting. For the veterans among your Whitting ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Whitting lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Whitting life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Whitting in 1952 was 45, and 74 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Whitting

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Whitting 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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