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Whitewater Family History

Whitewater 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: Whiteaker, Whitaker, Whitter, Fitzwater, Whitehair, Westwater

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Where is the Whitewater family from?

You can see how Whitewater families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Whitewater family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Whitewater families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 3 Whitewater families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Whitewater's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Whitewater families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Whitewater 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 Whitewater ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Whitewater. 58% of Whitewater men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Whitewater women worked as a Seamstress.

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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

  • Laborer
    58%
  • Farmer
    43%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    100%

What Whitewater family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Whitewater. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Whitewater 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Whitewater. 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 244 military records available for the last name Whitewater. For the veterans among your Whitewater ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Whitewater lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2003, in the United States, Whitewater life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1947, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Whitewater in 1947 was 30, and 90 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Whitewater

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Whitewater 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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