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Whitacker Family History

Whitacker 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: Whitaker, Whicker, Whitacre, Whittaker, Whitcher, Whiteaker, Hacker

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Where is the Whitacker family from?

You can see how Whitacker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Whitacker family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Whitacker families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Whitacker family living in Kent. This was about 50% of all the recorded Whitacker's in United Kingdom. Kent and 1 other county had the highest population of Whitacker families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Whitacker 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 Whitacker ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Whitacker. 35% of Whitacker men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Whitacker women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Whitacker were Farmer Laborer and Seamstress.

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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
    35%
  • Farm Operator
    15%
  • Machinist
    10%
  • Farmer Laborer
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    50%
  • Seamstress
    50%

What Whitacker family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Whitacker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Whitacker 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 153 immigration records available for the last name Whitacker. 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 152 military records available for the last name Whitacker. For the veterans among your Whitacker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Whitacker lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2004, in the United States, Whitacker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Whitacker in 1971 was 76, and 55 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Whitacker 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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