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Whitam Family History

Whitam 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: Whitham, White, Witham, Whitby, Wham, Whitty, Whitman, Wiita, Whitt

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Where is the Whitam family from?

You can see how Whitam families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Whitam family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Whitam families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 28 Whitam families living in Yorkshire. This was about 61% of all the recorded Whitam's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Whitam families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Whitam 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 Whitam ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Whitam. 100% of Whitam women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Whitam. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Whitam 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 180 immigration records available for the last name Whitam. 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 110 military records available for the last name Whitam. For the veterans among your Whitam ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Whitam lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2002, in the United States, Whitam life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Whitam in 1971 was 75, and 63 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Whitam

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Whitam 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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