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Whitbourne Family History

Whitbourne Surname Meaning

see Whitbourn.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Whitbourne family from?

You can see how Whitbourne families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Whitbourne family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 7 Whitbourne families living in Kent. This was about 24% of all the recorded Whitbourne's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Whitbourne families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Whitbourne surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Whitbourne ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Whitbourne. 100% of Whitbourne 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 2,000 census records available for the last name Whitbourne. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Whitbourne 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 165 immigration records available for the last name Whitbourne. 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 70 military records available for the last name Whitbourne. For the veterans among your Whitbourne ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Whitbourne lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1999, in the United States, Whitbourne life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Whitbourne in 1965 was 66, and 90 in 1999.

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