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Whooton Family History

Whooton 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: Hooton, Whorton, Wooton, Holton, Whiston, Wharton, Worton, Shotton

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Where is the Whooton family from?

You can see how Whooton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Whooton family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1880. The most Whooton families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Whooton family living in South Carolina. This was 100% of all the recorded Whooton's in USA. South Carolina had the highest population of Whooton families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Whooton 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 146 census records available for the last name Whooton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Whooton 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Whooton. 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 Whooton. For the veterans among your Whooton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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