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Whitcotten Family History

Whitcotten 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: Whitecotton, Whitten, Whitcombe, Whitmore, Whitcomb, Whitworth

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Where is the Whitcotten family from?

You can see how Whitcotten families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Whitcotten family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Whitcotten families living in Georgia. This was 100% of all the recorded Whitcotten's in USA. Georgia had the highest population of Whitcotten families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 9 census records available for the last name Whitcotten. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Whitcotten 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Whitcotten. 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 2 military records available for the last name Whitcotten. For the veterans among your Whitcotten ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Whitcotten lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1995, in the United States, Whitcotten life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Whitcotten in 1972 was 71, and 90 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Whitcotten 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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