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Whittinghill Family History

Whittinghill Surname Meaning

Perhaps English: habitational name from a lost or unidentified place. However this surname is not found in the British Isles.

Alternatively an Americanized form of a surname of German origin presumably Windle.

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


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Where is the Whittinghill family from?

You can see how Whittinghill families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Whittinghill family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Whittinghill families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 17 Whittinghill families living in Kent. This was about 68% of all the recorded Whittinghill's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Whittinghill families in 1891.
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What did your Whittinghill ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Whittinghill. 32% of Whittinghill men worked as a Farmer and 28% of Whittinghill women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Whittinghill were Laborer and Waitress.

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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

  • Farmer
    32%
  • Engineer
    14%
  • Carpenter
    11%
  • Laborer
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    28%
  • Saleslady
    17%
  • Teacher
    12%
  • Waitress
    12%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Whittinghill. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Whittinghill 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 191 immigration records available for the last name Whittinghill. 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 769 military records available for the last name Whittinghill. For the veterans among your Whittinghill ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Whittinghill lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Whittinghill life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Whittinghill in 1954 was 54, and 47 in 2004.

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