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Whittom Family History

Whittom 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: Whitton, Whittum, Whiston, Whitcomb, Whitty, Whitson, Whittle

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Where is the Whittom family from?

You can see how Whittom families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Whittom family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Whittom families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 40 Whittom families living in Quebec. This was about 78% of all the recorded Whittom's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Whittom families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Whittom 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 Whittom ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Whittom. 56% of Whittom 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    56%
  • Farmers Son
    45%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Whittom. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Whittom 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 163 immigration records available for the last name Whittom. 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 137 military records available for the last name Whittom. For the veterans among your Whittom ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Whittom lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Whittom life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Whittom in 1963 was 74, and 64 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Whittom

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Whittom 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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