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Whited Family History

Whited Surname Meaning

Shortened form of English Whitehead.

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


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Where is the Whited family from?

You can see how Whited families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Whited family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Whited families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Whited families living in London. This was about 54% of all the recorded Whited's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Whited families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Whited 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 Whited ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Whited. 22% of Whited men worked as a Laborer and 13% of Whited women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Whited were Carpenter and Housework.

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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
    22%
  • Farmer
    21%
  • Miner
    6%
  • Carpenter
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    13%
  • Housekeeper
    9%
  • Seamstress
    8%
  • Housework
    6%

What Whited family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 18,000 census records available for the last name Whited. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Whited 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 555 immigration records available for the last name Whited. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Whited. For the veterans among your Whited ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Whited lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Whited life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Whited in 1944 was 33, and 74 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Whited

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Whited 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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