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Whiteford Family History

Whiteford Surname Meaning

Scottish and English: variant of Whitford.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Whiteford family from?

You can see how Whiteford families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Whiteford family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Whiteford families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 35 Whiteford families living in Northumberland. This was about 14% of all the recorded Whiteford's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Whiteford families in 1891.
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What did your Whiteford ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Whiteford. 58% of Whiteford men worked as a General Labourer and 80% of Whiteford women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Whiteford were Bank Clerk and Domestic Servant.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    58%
  • Bricklayer
    15%
  • Motor Mechanic
    15%
  • Bank Clerk
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    80%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    5%
  • Incapacitated
    4%
  • Domestic Servant
    4%

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Census Records

There are 19,000 census records available for the last name Whiteford. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Whiteford 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 4,000 immigration records available for the last name Whiteford. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Whiteford. For the veterans among your Whiteford ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Whiteford lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Whiteford life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Whiteford in 1953 was 45, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Whiteford 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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