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Whytock Family History

Whytock Surname Meaning

possibly a variant of Whittock but markedly separate geographically from it.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Whytock family from?

You can see how Whytock families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Whytock family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Whytock families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there were 6 Whytock families living in London. This was about 60% of all the recorded Whytock's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Whytock families in 1891.
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What did your Whytock ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Whytock. 100% of Whytock women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Whytock family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Whytock. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Whytock 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 878 immigration records available for the last name Whytock. 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 485 military records available for the last name Whytock. For the veterans among your Whytock ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Whytock lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Whytock life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Whytock in 1964 was 80, and 86 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Whytock 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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