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Whte Family History

Whte 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: White, Whyte, He, Chae, Pate, Choe, Wade, Che, Cote, Wale

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Where is the Whte family from?

You can see how Whte families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Whte family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Whte families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there was 1 Whte family living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Whte's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Whte families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Whte 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 Whte ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Whte. 37% of Whte men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Whte women worked as a Clerk.

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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

  • Farmer
    37%
  • Laborer
    37%
  • Salesman
    28%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Whte. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Whte 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 93 immigration records available for the last name Whte. 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 87 military records available for the last name Whte. For the veterans among your Whte ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Whte lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2001, in the United States, Whte life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Whte in 1969 was 42, and 57 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Whte 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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