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Whitemore Family History

Whitemore Surname Meaning

English (Somerset): variant of Whitmore.

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


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Where is the Whitemore family from?

You can see how Whitemore families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Whitemore family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Whitemore families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 42 Whitemore families living in Somerset. This was about 20% of all the recorded Whitemore's in United Kingdom. Somerset had the highest population of Whitemore families in 1891.
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What did your Whitemore ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farmer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Whitemore. 14% of Whitemore men worked as a Farmer and 73% of Whitemore women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Whitemore were Bus Conductor and Private Means.

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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

  • Farmer
    14%
  • Dairy Farmer
    14%
  • Market Gardener
    10%
  • Bus Conductor
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    73%
  • Housewife
    7%
  • Domestic Duties
    5%
  • Private Means
    4%

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Census Records

There are 10,000 census records available for the last name Whitemore. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Whitemore 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 770 immigration records available for the last name Whitemore. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Whitemore. For the veterans among your Whitemore ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Whitemore lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Whitemore life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Whitemore in 1962 was 73, and 91 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Whitemore 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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