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Whitlaw Family History

Whitlaw Surname Meaning

see Whitelaw.

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


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Where is the Whitlaw family from?

You can see how Whitlaw families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Whitlaw family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Whitlaw families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Whitlaw families living in Surrey. This was 100% of all the recorded Whitlaw's in United Kingdom. Surrey had the highest population of Whitlaw families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Whitlaw 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 Whitlaw ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Whitlaw. 67% of Whitlaw women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    67%
  • Incapacitated
    34%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Whitlaw. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Whitlaw 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 474 immigration records available for the last name Whitlaw. 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 267 military records available for the last name Whitlaw. For the veterans among your Whitlaw ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Whitlaw lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2001, in the United States, Whitlaw life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Whitlaw in 1964 was 67, and 94 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Whitlaw 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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