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Whithead Family History

Whithead Surname Meaning

see Whitehead.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Whithead family from?

You can see how Whithead families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Whithead family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Whithead families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 44 Whithead families living in Yorkshire. This was about 24% of all the recorded Whithead's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Whithead families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Whithead 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 Whithead ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Whithead. 34% of Whithead men worked as a General Labourer and 85% of Whithead women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Whithead were Boot Repairer and Housekeeper.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    34%
  • Textile Labourer Heavy Worker
    23%
  • General Labourer Pipe Worker (hw)
    23%
  • Boot Repairer
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    85%
  • Unpaid Household Duties
    4%
  • Incapacitated
    4%
  • Housekeeper
    4%

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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Whithead. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Whithead 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 690 immigration records available for the last name Whithead. 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 784 military records available for the last name Whithead. For the veterans among your Whithead ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Whithead lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1997, in the United States, Whithead life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Whithead in 1963 was 86, and 84 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Whithead 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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