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Whtmore Family History

Whtmore 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: Whitmore, Wetmore, Wilmore, Patmore, Wedmore, Wigmore, Atmore

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Where is the Whtmore family from?

You can see how Whtmore families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Whtmore family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Whtmore families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Whtmore families living in Gloucestershire. This was 100% of all the recorded Whtmore's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Whtmore families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 78 census records available for the last name Whtmore. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Whtmore 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Whtmore. 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 5 military records available for the last name Whtmore. For the veterans among your Whtmore ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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