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Whittlef Family History

Whittlef 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: Whittle, Whittley, Whistler, Whittier, Whitter, Whitley, Whitler

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Where is the Whittlef family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Whittlef 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 Whittlef ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Farm Laborer
    100%

What Whittlef family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 41 census records available for the last name Whittlef. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Whittlef 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Whittlef. 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 Whittlef. For the veterans among your Whittlef ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Whittlef lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2004, in the United States, Whittlef life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Whittlef in 1972 was 59, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Whittlef 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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