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Whyteford Family History

Whyteford 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: Whiteford, Whitford, Whitehorn, Watford, Hereford, Thetford, Wakeford

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Where is the Whyteford family from?

You can see how Whyteford families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Whyteford family name was found in Scotland between 1841 and 1881. The most Whyteford families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 9 Whyteford families living in Ayrshire. This was about 90% of all the recorded Whyteford's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Whyteford families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Whyteford surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1851
  • 1871
  • 1881
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Census Records

There are 27 census records available for the last name Whyteford. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Whyteford 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Whyteford. 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 4 military records available for the last name Whyteford. For the veterans among your Whyteford ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Whyteford lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1991, in the United States, Whyteford life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Whyteford in 1969 was 78, and 69 in 1991.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Whyteford 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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