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Witmore Family History

Witmore Surname Meaning

see Whitmore.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Witmore family from?

You can see how Witmore families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Witmore family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Witmore families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 28 Witmore families living in New Brunswick. This was about 54% of all the recorded Witmore's in Canada. New Brunswick had the highest population of Witmore families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Witmore 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 Witmore ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Witmore. 32% of Witmore men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Witmore women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Witmore were Carpenter and Stenographer.

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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

  • Laborer
    32%
  • Salesman
    16%
  • Truck Driver
    12%
  • Carpenter
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    25%
  • Housewife
    25%
  • Teacher
    19%
  • Stenographer
    19%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Witmore. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Witmore 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 173 immigration records available for the last name Witmore. 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 270 military records available for the last name Witmore. For the veterans among your Witmore ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Witmore lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2004, in the United States, Witmore life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Witmore in 1972 was 66, and 27 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Witmore 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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