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Whaitman Family History

Whaitman 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: Whitman, Waitman, Hartman, Chatman, Weitman, Wartman, Wainman, Witman

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Where is the Whaitman family from?

You can see how Whaitman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Whaitman family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Whaitman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Whaitman families living in Berkshire. This was about 75% of all the recorded Whaitman's in United Kingdom. Berkshire had the highest population of Whaitman families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 38 census records available for the last name Whaitman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Whaitman 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Whaitman. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 2 military records available for the last name Whaitman. For the veterans among your Whaitman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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