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Whittimore Family History

Whittimore Surname Meaning

see Whitmore.

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


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Where is the Whittimore family from?

You can see how Whittimore families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Whittimore family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Whittimore families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 8 Whittimore families living in Northamptonshire. This was about 73% of all the recorded Whittimore's in United Kingdom. Northamptonshire had the highest population of Whittimore families in 1891.
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What did your Whittimore ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Whittimore. 60% of Whittimore 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    60%
  • Incapacitated
    40%

What Whittimore family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Whittimore. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Whittimore 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 99 immigration records available for the last name Whittimore. 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 308 military records available for the last name Whittimore. For the veterans among your Whittimore ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Whittimore lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Whittimore life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Whittimore in 1968 was 75, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Whittimore 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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