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Whitten Family History

Whitten Surname Meaning

English: variant of Whitton or Whiting.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Whitten family from?

You can see how Whitten families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Whitten family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Whitten families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 124 Whitten families living in London. This was about 32% of all the recorded Whitten's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Whitten families in 1891.
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What did your Whitten ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Postman and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Whitten. 19% of Whitten men worked as a Postman and 82% of Whitten women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Whitten were Radio Dealer (master) and Domestic Servant.

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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

  • Postman
    19%
  • Window Cleaner
    19%
  • General Labourer
    13%
  • Radio Dealer (master)
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    82%
  • Housewife
    5%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    3%
  • Domestic Servant
    3%

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Census Records

There are 69,000 census records available for the last name Whitten. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Whitten 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 4,000 immigration records available for the last name Whitten. 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 17,000 military records available for the last name Whitten. For the veterans among your Whitten ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Whitten lifespan?

Between 1940 and 2004, in the United States, Whitten life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1943, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Whitten in 1940 was 52, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Whitten 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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