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Whyters Family History

Whyters 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: Waters, Wouters, Weyers, Watters, Whyte, Wieters, Hyers, Walters

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Where is the Whyters family from?

You can see how Whyters families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Whyters family name was found in Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 2 Whyters families living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Whyters's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Whyters families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Whyters 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 6 census records available for the last name Whyters. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Whyters 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Whyters. 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 2 military records available for the last name Whyters. For the veterans among your Whyters ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Whyters lifespan?

Average Whyters life expectancy in 1971 was 87 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Whyters 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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