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Whitesill Family History

Whitesill 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: Whitehill, Whitesell, Whiteside, Whitmill, Whitehall, Whitsell

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Where is the Whitesill family from?

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

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

What Whitesill family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 64 census records available for the last name Whitesill. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Whitesill 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Whitesill. 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 7 military records available for the last name Whitesill. For the veterans among your Whitesill ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Whitesill lifespan?

Average Whitesill life expectancy in 1973 was 84 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Whitesill 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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