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Whitington Name Meaning

English (Sussex): variant of Whittington .

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


Similar surnames: Whittington, Herington, Whittenton, Wigington, Whitenton, Warbington

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Where is the Whitington family from?

You can see how Whitington families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Whitington family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Whitington families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 7 Whitington families living in Ontario. This was about 33% of all the recorded Whitington's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Whitington families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Whitington surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Whitington ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Whitington. 100% of Whitington 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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Whitington. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Whitington 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 388 immigration records available for the last name Whitington. 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 623 military records available for the last name Whitington. For the veterans among your Whitington ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Whitington lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Whitington life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Whitington in 1956 was 42, and 86 in 2004.

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