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Whitefeather Surname Meaning

Native American (also White Feather): translation into English of a personal name such as Chippewa Waabishki-miigwan composed of waabishki- ‘white’ and miigwan ‘feather’.

Alternatively, it can refer to the Lakota Sioux Wiyaka Ska composed of wiyaka ‘feather’ and ska ‘white’.

These translations highlight the cultural significance of the colors and symbols used in naming.

Names like these are often deeply rooted in nature and hold personal significance within Native American cultures.

See also Feather.

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


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You can see how Whitefeather families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Whitefeather family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Whitefeather families living in Minnesota. This was about 38% of all the recorded Whitefeather's in USA. Minnesota and 1 other state had the highest population of Whitefeather families in 1920.
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What did your Whitefeather ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Whitefeather. 100% of Whitefeather men worked as a Laborer.

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  • Laborer
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Passenger Lists

There are 3 immigration records available for the last name Whitefeather. 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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There are 72 military records available for the last name Whitefeather. For the veterans among your Whitefeather ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Whitefeather lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Whitefeather life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Whitefeather in 1966 was 74, and 51 in 2004.

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