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Whitcavage Family History

Whitcavage 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: Sincavage, Whitledge, Whitcombe, Whitacre, Whitcraft, White, Savage

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Where is the Whitcavage family from?

You can see how Whitcavage families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Whitcavage family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Whitcavage families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Whitcavage's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Whitcavage families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Whitcavage 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 Whitcavage ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Miner and Seamtress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Whitcavage. 100% of Whitcavage men worked as a Miner and 100% of Whitcavage women worked as a Seamtress.

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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

  • Miner
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamtress
    100%

What Whitcavage family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 72 census records available for the last name Whitcavage. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Whitcavage 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Whitcavage. 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 26 military records available for the last name Whitcavage. For the veterans among your Whitcavage ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Whitcavage lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1999, in the United States, Whitcavage life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Whitcavage in 1966 was 64, and 79 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Whitcavage 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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