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Whittem Family History

Whittem 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: Whitter, Whittet, Whittum, Whitten, Whitted, White, Whitney, Whitton

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Where is the Whittem family from?

You can see how Whittem families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Whittem family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Whittem families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Whittem families living in Warwickshire. This was about 64% of all the recorded Whittem's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Whittem families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Whittem 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 Whittem 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 Whittem. 100% of Whittem men worked as a Farmer and 72% of Whittem 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
    72%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    29%

What Whittem family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 859 census records available for the last name Whittem. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Whittem 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 126 immigration records available for the last name Whittem. 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 54 military records available for the last name Whittem. For the veterans among your Whittem ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Whittem lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1989, in the United States, Whittem life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Whittem in 1964 was 91, and 63 in 1989.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Whittem 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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