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Whiteurst Family History

Whiteurst 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: Whitehurst, Whitmarsh, Whitus, Whitefoot, Whites, Waiters, Whiteis

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Where is the Whiteurst family from?

You can see how Whiteurst families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Whiteurst family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Whiteurst family living in Texas. This was 100% of all the recorded Whiteurst's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Whiteurst families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Whiteurst surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 21 census records available for the last name Whiteurst. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Whiteurst 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Whiteurst. 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 43 military records available for the last name Whiteurst. For the veterans among your Whiteurst ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Whiteurst lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1997, in the United States, Whiteurst life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Whiteurst in 1970 was 63, and 79 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Whiteurst 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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