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Whaite Family History

Whaite Surname Meaning

see Waite.

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


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Where is the Whaite family from?

You can see how Whaite families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Whaite family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Whaite families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 56 Whaite families living in Lancashire. This was about 33% of all the recorded Whaite's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Whaite families in 1891.
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What did your Whaite ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Solicitor Clerk and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Whaite. 100% of Whaite men worked as a Solicitor Clerk and 69% of Whaite 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Solicitor Clerk
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    69%
  • Cotton Weaver
    10%
  • Private Means
    10%
  • Housewife
    7%

What Whaite family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Whaite. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Whaite 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 473 immigration records available for the last name Whaite. 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 158 military records available for the last name Whaite. For the veterans among your Whaite ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Whaite lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2001, in the United States, Whaite life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Whaite in 1964 was 66, and 85 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Whaite 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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