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Whittred Family History

Whittred Surname Meaning

From a Middle English descendant of the Old English male given name Wihtrǣd (from wiht ‘sprite creature’ + rǣd ‘counsel’) or Hwītrǣd (where the first element is hwīt ‘white’), this name exhibits an interesting evolution.

It is possible that both forms contributed to the modern variations observed today.

Over time, there has been a range of vowels present in the unstressed second syllable.

This linguistic transformation took place during post-medieval times, reflecting changes in pronunciation and usage.

The combination of its elements highlights the rich cultural tapestry from which the name originates.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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You can see how Whittred families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Whittred family name was found in the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1911. The most Whittred families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 6 Whittred families living in Alberta. This was 100% of all the recorded Whittred's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Whittred families in 1911.
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What did your Whittred ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Whittred. 72% of Whittred women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    72%
  • Domestic Servant
    29%

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Passenger Lists

There are 69 immigration records available for the last name Whittred. 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 23 military records available for the last name Whittred. For the veterans among your Whittred ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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