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Whittner Family History

Whittner 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: Whitner, Whittier, Whitter, Wittner, Hittner, Whitener, Whitney

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Where is the Whittner family from?

You can see how Whittner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Whittner family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Whittner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Whittner families living in Missouri. This was about 36% of all the recorded Whittner's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Whittner families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 263 census records available for the last name Whittner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Whittner 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Whittner. 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 9 military records available for the last name Whittner. For the veterans among your Whittner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Whittner lifespan?

Average Whittner life expectancy in 1964 was 40 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Whittner 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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