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Whitakers Family History

Whitakers 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, Whittaker, Whiteaker, Whitner, Whittier, Whitter, Withers

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Where is the Whitakers family from?

You can see how Whitakers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Whitakers family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Whitakers families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Whitakers family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Whitakers's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Whitakers families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 159 census records available for the last name Whitakers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Whitakers 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Whitakers. 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 25 military records available for the last name Whitakers. For the veterans among your Whitakers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Whitakers lifespan?

Between 1982 and 1994, in the United States, Whitakers life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Whitakers in 1982 was 31, and 91 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Whitakers 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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