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Whitehill Family History

Whitehill Surname Meaning

Scottish (Renfrewshire, Bute, and Lanarkshire) and English (Lancashire) is a habitational name derived from various minor places called Whitehill.

These places can be found in Scotland, northern England, and other locations.

The name reflects a geographical origin, indicating a connection to the land.

Habitational names often denote where a family or individual comes from, providing a sense of identity.

In this case, Whitehill signifies a specific regional heritage, linking back to these areas in both Scotland and England.

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


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Where is the Whitehill family from?

You can see how Whitehill families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Whitehill family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Whitehill families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 54 Whitehill families living in Lancashire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Whitehill's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Whitehill families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Whitehill 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 Whitehill ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Insurance Agent and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Whitehill. 34% of Whitehill men worked as an Insurance Agent and 85% of Whitehill women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Whitehill were Dock general Labourer and School Teacher.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Insurance Agent
    34%
  • Private Means
    23%
  • Paper Warehouseman
    23%
  • Dock general Labourer
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    85%
  • Housekeeper
    6%
  • Private Means
    6%
  • School Teacher
    4%

What Whitehill family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 13,000 census records available for the last name Whitehill. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Whitehill 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Whitehill. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Whitehill. For the veterans among your Whitehill ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Whitehill lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Whitehill life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Whitehill in 1952 was 25, and 70 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Whitehill 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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