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Whitewing Family History

Whitewing 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: Whitling, Whiting, Whitting, Whiteside, Witting, Whitehill, Deitering

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Where is the Whitewing family from?

You can see how Whitewing families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Whitewing family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Whitewing families living in Oklahoma. This was about 50% of all the recorded Whitewing's in USA. Oklahoma had the highest population of Whitewing families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Whitewing surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 477 census records available for the last name Whitewing. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Whitewing 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Whitewing. 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 21 military records available for the last name Whitewing. For the veterans among your Whitewing ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Whitewing lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Whitewing life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Whitewing in 1964 was 74, and 84 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Whitewing 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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