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Whiteland Family History

Whiteland Surname Meaning

From Whiteland in West Dean (Sussex) which probably derives from Old English hwīt ‘white’ + land ‘land’ or from another similarly named place;

compare Wheatland.

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


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Where is the Whiteland family from?

You can see how Whiteland families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Whiteland family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Whiteland families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 27 Whiteland families living in London. This was about 28% of all the recorded Whiteland's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Whiteland families in 1891.
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What did your Whiteland ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Bus Conductor and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Whiteland. 100% of Whiteland men worked as a Bus Conductor and 84% of Whiteland 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Bus Conductor
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    84%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    5%
  • Unpaid Household Duties
    5%
  • Optical Lens Stock Room Assistant
    5%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Whiteland. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Whiteland 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 409 immigration records available for the last name Whiteland. 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 228 military records available for the last name Whiteland. For the veterans among your Whiteland ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Whiteland lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2003, in the United States, Whiteland life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Whiteland in 1974 was 94, and 70 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Whiteland 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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