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Whitinger Family History

Whitinger Surname Meaning

Origin undetermined.

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


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Where is the Whitinger family from?

You can see how Whitinger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Whitinger family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Whitinger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Whitinger families living in Herefordshire. This was about 83% of all the recorded Whitinger's in United Kingdom. Herefordshire had the highest population of Whitinger families in 1891.
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What did your Whitinger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Whitinger. 24% of Whitinger men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Whitinger women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Whitinger were Clerk and Secretary.

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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
    24%
  • Farmer
    22%
  • Carpenter
    11%
  • Clerk
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    25%
  • New Worker
    25%
  • Housekeeper
    25%
  • Secretary
    25%

What Whitinger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Whitinger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Whitinger 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Whitinger. 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 261 military records available for the last name Whitinger. For the veterans among your Whitinger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Whitinger lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Whitinger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Whitinger in 1958 was 45, and 95 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Whitinger 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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