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Whitakr Family History

Whitakr 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: Whitaker, Whitner, Whitter, Whitler, Whitmer, Whitacre, Whittaker

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Where is the Whitakr family from?

You can see how Whitakr families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Whitakr family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Whitakr families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Whitakr family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Whitakr's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Whitakr families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Whitakr 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 49 census records available for the last name Whitakr. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Whitakr 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Whitakr. 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 5 military records available for the last name Whitakr. For the veterans among your Whitakr ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Whitakr 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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