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Whittum Family History

Whittum Surname Meaning

English or Scottish: probably a variant of Witham or Whitton.

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


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Where is the Whittum family from?

You can see how Whittum families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Whittum family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Whittum families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Whittum families living in Hampshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Whittum's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Whittum families in 1891.
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What did your Whittum ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Whittum. 47% of Whittum 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
    47%
  • Truck Driver
    24%
  • Salesman
    16%
  • Foreman
    16%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Whittum. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Whittum 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 77 immigration records available for the last name Whittum. 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 286 military records available for the last name Whittum. For the veterans among your Whittum ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Whittum lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Whittum life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Whittum in 1958 was 46, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Whittum 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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