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Whitecotton Family History

Whitecotton Surname Meaning

Apparently a compound of White + Cotton but the history is obscure.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Whitecotton family from?

You can see how Whitecotton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Whitecotton family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Whitecotton families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Whitecotton family living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Whitecotton's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Whitecotton families in 1891.
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What did your Whitecotton ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Whitecotton. 27% of Whitecotton men worked as a Laborer and 32% of Whitecotton women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Whitecotton were Pea Picker and Housewife.

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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
    27%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Miner
    8%
  • Pea Picker
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    32%
  • Maid
    22%
  • Saleslady
    16%
  • Housewife
    11%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Whitecotton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Whitecotton 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 186 immigration records available for the last name Whitecotton. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Whitecotton. For the veterans among your Whitecotton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Whitecotton lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Whitecotton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Whitecotton in 1951 was 31, and 77 in 2004.

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