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Whitfill Family History

Whitfill Surname Meaning

English: probably a variant of Whitfield.

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


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Where is the Whitfill family from?

You can see how Whitfill families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Whitfill family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Whitfill families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Whitfill families living in Durham. This was about 88% of all the recorded Whitfill's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Whitfill families in 1891.
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What did your Whitfill ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Whitfill. 44% of Whitfill men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Whitfill women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Whitfill were Proprietor and 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

  • Farmer
    44%
  • Laborer
    8%
  • Truck Driver
    8%
  • Proprietor
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    34%
  • Housekeeper
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%

What Whitfill family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 785 census records available for the last name Whitfill. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Whitfill 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Whitfill. 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 195 military records available for the last name Whitfill. For the veterans among your Whitfill ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Whitfill lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Whitfill life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Whitfill in 1958 was 46, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Whitfill 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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