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Whittleman Family History

Whittleman 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: Whiteman, Gittleman, Mittleman, Witteman, Whitman, Whittle

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Where is the Whittleman family from?

You can see how Whittleman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Whittleman family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Whittleman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Whittleman families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Whittleman's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Whittleman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Whittleman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 108 census records available for the last name Whittleman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Whittleman 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Whittleman. 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 34 military records available for the last name Whittleman. For the veterans among your Whittleman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Whittleman lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2002, in the United States, Whittleman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Whittleman in 1962 was 87, and 97 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Whittleman 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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