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Whitus Name Meaning

English: probably a shortened form of Whitehouse .

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


Similar surnames: Whitis, Whited, Witts, Titus, Whittum, White, Whites, Wilms, Wiles

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Where is the Whitus family from?

You can see how Whitus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Whitus family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Whitus families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 8 Whitus families living in Manitoba. This was 100% of all the recorded Whitus's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Whitus families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Whitus surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Whitus ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Whitus. 31% of Whitus 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
    31%
  • Laborer
    31%
  • Miner
    16%
  • Farm Laborer
    11%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Whitus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Whitus 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Whitus. 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 205 military records available for the last name Whitus. For the veterans among your Whitus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Whitus lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Whitus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Whitus in 1959 was 49, and 69 in 2004.

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