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Whitener Family History

Whitener Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Weidner. Perhaps also an Americanized form (translation into English) of German Weisner.

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


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Where is the Whitener family from?

You can see how Whitener families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Whitener family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Whitener families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Whitener families living in Norfolk. This was about 40% of all the recorded Whitener's in United Kingdom. Norfolk had the highest population of Whitener families in 1891.
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What did your Whitener ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Whitener. 100% of Whitener 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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Whitener. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Whitener 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 754 immigration records available for the last name Whitener. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Whitener. For the veterans among your Whitener ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Whitener lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Whitener life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Whitener in 1942 was 25, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Whitener 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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