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Whithill Family History

Whithill 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: Whitmill, Whitehill, Whitfill, Whitwell, Whitehall, Whittall

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Where is the Whithill family from?

You can see how Whithill families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Whithill family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Whithill families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there were 5 Whithill families living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Whithill's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Whithill families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Whithill 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 Whithill ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Whithill. 100% of Whithill men worked as a Clerk.

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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

  • Clerk
    100%

What Whithill family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 291 census records available for the last name Whithill. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Whithill 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 66 immigration records available for the last name Whithill. 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 23 military records available for the last name Whithill. For the veterans among your Whithill ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Whithill lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1979, in the United States, Whithill life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Whithill in 1971 was 77, and 74 in 1979.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Whithill

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Whithill 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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