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Whita Family History

Whita 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: White, Wiita, Whitt, Hata, Shima, Weith, Whitby, Kita, Higa, Waite

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Where is the Whita family from?

You can see how Whita families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Whita family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Whita families were found in USA in 1880, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 7 Whita families living in Yorkshire. This was about 78% of all the recorded Whita's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Whita families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Whita surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Whita ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Whita. 45% of Whita men worked as a Laborer and 36% of Whita women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Whita were Barber and Seamstress.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    45%
  • Farmer
    38%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Barber
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    36%
  • Stenographer
    22%
  • Farm Helper
    15%
  • Seamstress
    15%

What Whita family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 635 census records available for the last name Whita. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Whita 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 99 immigration records available for the last name Whita. 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 27 military records available for the last name Whita. For the veterans among your Whita ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Whita lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Whita

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