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Whitco Family History

Whitco 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, Whitcomb, Chico, Whitby, Whitton, Whitty, Whitson, Witko

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Where is the Whitco family from?

You can see how Whitco families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Whitco family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Whitco family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Whitco's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Whitco families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Whitco 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 136 census records available for the last name Whitco. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Whitco 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Whitco. 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 32 military records available for the last name Whitco. For the veterans among your Whitco ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Whitco lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Whitco life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Whitco in 1967 was 84, and 81 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Whitco 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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