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Whytie Family History

Whytie 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: Whyte, White, Wylie, Wythe, Shytle, Whyde, Whitis, Wittie, Hyde

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Where is the Whytie family from?

You can see how Whytie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Whytie family name was found in Scotland between 1841 and 1901. The most Whytie families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 3 Whytie families living in Lanarkshire. This was about 75% of all the recorded Whytie's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Whytie families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Whytie 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
  • 1861
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  • 1901
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Census Records

There are 33 census records available for the last name Whytie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Whytie 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Whytie. 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 3 military records available for the last name Whytie. For the veterans among your Whytie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Whytie lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Whytie 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Whytie

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