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Whitmee Family History

Whitmee Surname Meaning

from Middle English whit ‘white’ + mei ‘young man’ or mai ‘maid’.

The surname may mean ‘fair youth’ or may be a derogatory nickname ‘fair maid’;

the medieval evidence could be interpreted either way.

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


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Where is the Whitmee family from?

You can see how Whitmee families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Whitmee family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Whitmee families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Whitmee families living in Buckinghamshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Whitmee's in United Kingdom. Buckinghamshire had the highest population of Whitmee families in 1891.
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What did your Whitmee ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farmer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Whitmee. 100% of Whitmee men worked as a Farmer and 94% of Whitmee 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

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    94%
  • Housewife
    7%

What Whitmee family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Whitmee. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Whitmee 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 246 immigration records available for the last name Whitmee. 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 118 military records available for the last name Whitmee. For the veterans among your Whitmee ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Whitmee lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1995, in the United States, Whitmee life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Whitmee in 1963 was 77, and 83 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Whitmee 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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