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Whitemarsh Family History

Whitemarsh Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Whitmarsh, Hindmarsh, Whitehurst, Whiteman, Whitmore, Whitworth

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Where is the Whitemarsh family from?

You can see how Whitemarsh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Whitemarsh family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Whitemarsh families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Whitemarsh family living in Hampshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Whitemarsh's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Whitemarsh families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Whitemarsh 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 Whitemarsh ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Whitemarsh. 82% of Whitemarsh women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    82%
  • Domestic Servant
    19%

What Whitemarsh family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 761 census records available for the last name Whitemarsh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Whitemarsh 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 127 immigration records available for the last name Whitemarsh. 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 146 military records available for the last name Whitemarsh. For the veterans among your Whitemarsh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Whitemarsh lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Whitemarsh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Whitemarsh in 1966 was 85, and 55 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Whitemarsh

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Whitemarsh 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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