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Whitmer Family History

Whitmer Surname Meaning

English: variant of Whitmore. Americanized form of German Wittmeyer or of Wittmer.

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


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Where is the Whitmer family from?

You can see how Whitmer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Whitmer family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Whitmer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 24 Whitmer families living in Buckinghamshire. This was about 22% of all the recorded Whitmer's in United Kingdom. Buckinghamshire had the highest population of Whitmer families in 1891.
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What did your Whitmer ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Whitmer. 100% of Whitmer 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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 22,000 census records available for the last name Whitmer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Whitmer 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 848 immigration records available for the last name Whitmer. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Whitmer. For the veterans among your Whitmer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Whitmer lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Whitmer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Whitmer in 1944 was 25, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Whitmer 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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