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Whitebear Family History

Whitebear 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: Whitehead, Whitebread, Whitener, Whitaker, Whitner, Whittier

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Where is the Whitebear family from?

You can see how Whitebear families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Whitebear family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Whitebear families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1871 there was 1 Whitebear family living in Clackmannanshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Whitebear's in Scotland. Clackmannanshire had the highest population of Whitebear families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Whitebear 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 Whitebear ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Whitebear. 50% of Whitebear men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

What Whitebear family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 968 census records available for the last name Whitebear. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Whitebear 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Whitebear. 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 34 military records available for the last name Whitebear. For the veterans among your Whitebear ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Whitebear lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2002, in the United States, Whitebear life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Whitebear in 1962 was 32, and 50 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Whitebear 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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