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Whieting Family History

Whieting 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: Wieting, Whiting, Whitting, Whitling, Witting, Wheeling, Whiston

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Where is the Whieting family from?

You can see how Whieting families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Whieting family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1880. The most Whieting families were found in USA in 1840. In 1840 there were 3 Whieting families living in New York. This was about 75% of all the recorded Whieting's in USA. New York had the highest population of Whieting families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Whieting 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 22 census records available for the last name Whieting. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Whieting 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Whieting. 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 1 military records available for the last name Whieting. For the veterans among your Whieting ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Whieting lifespan?

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