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Whitenack Family History

Whitenack Surname Meaning

Perhaps an Americanized form of German Weidknecht (see Whitenight).

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


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Where is the Whitenack family from?

You can see how Whitenack families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Whitenack family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Whitenack families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Whitenack families living in Lancashire. This was about 83% of all the recorded Whitenack's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Whitenack families in 1891.
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What did your Whitenack ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Whitenack. 22% of Whitenack men worked as a Farmer and 15% of Whitenack women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Whitenack were Operator and Secretary.

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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

  • Farmer
    22%
  • Salesman
    16%
  • Laborer
    8%
  • Operator
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    15%
  • Seamstress
    15%
  • Stenographer
    12%
  • Secretary
    12%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Whitenack. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Whitenack 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 200 immigration records available for the last name Whitenack. 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 866 military records available for the last name Whitenack. For the veterans among your Whitenack ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Whitenack lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Whitenack life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Whitenack in 1953 was 59, and 65 in 2004.

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