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Whitington Family History

Whitington Surname Meaning

English (Sussex): variant of Whittington.

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


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Where is the Whitington family from?

You can see how Whitington families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Whitington family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Whitington families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 107 Whitington families living in Sussex. This was about 57% of all the recorded Whitington's in United Kingdom. Sussex had the highest population of Whitington families in 1891.
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What did your Whitington ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Builders Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Whitington. 19% of Whitington men worked as a Builders Labourer and 86% of Whitington women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Whitington were Coal Lorry Driver and Housewife.

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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

  • Builders Labourer
    19%
  • Labourer
    19%
  • Chaufferer
    13%
  • Coal Lorry Driver
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    86%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    8%
  • Private Means
    4%
  • Housewife
    4%

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Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Whitington. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Whitington 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 388 immigration records available for the last name Whitington. 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 623 military records available for the last name Whitington. For the veterans among your Whitington ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Whitington lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Whitington life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Whitington in 1956 was 42, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Whitington 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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