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Whiteis Family History

Whiteis Surname Meaning

Origin undetermined.

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


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Where is the Whiteis family from?

You can see how Whiteis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Whiteis family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Whiteis families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Whiteis family living in Cambridgeshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Whiteis's in United Kingdom. Cambridgeshire had the highest population of Whiteis families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Whiteis 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 Whiteis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Whiteis. 15% of Whiteis men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Whiteis women worked as a 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    15%
  • Owner
    15%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Foreman
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

What Whiteis family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 699 census records available for the last name Whiteis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Whiteis 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 72 immigration records available for the last name Whiteis. 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 229 military records available for the last name Whiteis. For the veterans among your Whiteis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Whiteis lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2003, in the United States, Whiteis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Whiteis in 1952 was 60, and 82 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Whiteis

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Whiteis 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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