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Whites Family History

Whites Surname Meaning

English: variant of White with genitive or post-medieval excrescent -s.

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


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Where is the Whites family from?

You can see how Whites families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Whites family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Whites families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 83 Whites families living in London. This was about 35% of all the recorded Whites's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Whites families in 1891.
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What did your Whites ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Whites. 91% of Whites 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
    91%
  • Domestic Duties
    10%

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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Whites. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Whites 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 393 immigration records available for the last name Whites. 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 Whites. For the veterans among your Whites ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Whites lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Whites life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Whites in 1955 was 36, and 82 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Whites

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Whites 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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