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Whittinton Family History

Whittinton 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: Whittington, Whittenton, Whitington, Whitenton, Withington, Whitton

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Where is the Whittinton family from?

You can see how Whittinton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Whittinton family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Whittinton families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Whittinton families living in Gloucestershire. This was about 86% of all the recorded Whittinton's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Whittinton families in 1891.
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What did your Whittinton ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Whittinton. 100% of Whittinton men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 220 census records available for the last name Whittinton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Whittinton 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Whittinton. 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 7 military records available for the last name Whittinton. For the veterans among your Whittinton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Whittinton

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