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Whritenour Family History

Whritenour Surname Meaning

Variant of Ridenour a surname of German origin.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Whritenour family from?

You can see how Whritenour families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Whritenour family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Whritenour families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Whritenour families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Whritenour's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Whritenour families in 1891.
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What did your Whritenour ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Whritenour. 43% of Whritenour men worked as a Carpenter.

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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

  • Carpenter
    43%
  • Laborer
    29%
  • Mechanic
    15%
  • Salesman
    15%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Whritenour. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Whritenour 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Whritenour. 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 223 military records available for the last name Whritenour. For the veterans among your Whritenour ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Whritenour lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Whritenour life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Whritenour in 1963 was 82, and 63 in 2004.

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