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Whitesitt Family History

Whitesitt 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: Whitsitt, Whiteside, Whitsett, Whitenight, Whitehill, Winesett

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Where is the Whitesitt family from?

You can see how Whitesitt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Whitesitt family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Whitesitt families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Whitesitt families living in Staffordshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Whitesitt's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Whitesitt families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Whitesitt 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 Whitesitt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Whitesitt. 38% of Whitesitt men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    38%
  • Farmer
    38%
  • Salesman
    13%
  • Barber
    13%

What Whitesitt family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 650 census records available for the last name Whitesitt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Whitesitt 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Whitesitt. 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 72 military records available for the last name Whitesitt. For the veterans among your Whitesitt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Whitesitt lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Whitesitt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Whitesitt in 1958 was 45, and 94 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Whitesitt 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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