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Whytsell Family History

Whytsell 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: Whitsell, Whetsell, Whitwell, Hutsell, Whitsel, Whetsel, Hysell

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Where is the Whytsell family from?

You can see how Whytsell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Whytsell family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Whytsell families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 12 Whytsell families living in West Virginia. This was about 86% of all the recorded Whytsell's in USA. West Virginia had the highest population of Whytsell families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Whytsell 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 Whytsell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Merchant were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Whytsell. 40% of Whytsell men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Whytsell women worked as a Merchant.

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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
    40%
  • Laborer
    22%
  • Farm Laborer
    18%
  • Farming
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Merchant
    100%

What Whytsell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 369 census records available for the last name Whytsell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Whytsell 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Whytsell. 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 104 military records available for the last name Whytsell. For the veterans among your Whytsell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Whytsell lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Whytsell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Whytsell in 1963 was 44, and 75 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Whytsell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Whytsell 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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