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Whitmire Family History

Whitmire Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Wittmeyer.

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


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Where is the Whitmire family from?

You can see how Whitmire families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Whitmire family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Whitmire families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Whitmire families living in Essex. This was about 25% of all the recorded Whitmire's in United Kingdom. Essex and 1 other county had the highest population of Whitmire families in 1891.
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What did your Whitmire ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Whitmire. 100% of Whitmire 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 19,000 census records available for the last name Whitmire. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Whitmire 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 799 immigration records available for the last name Whitmire. 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 5,000 military records available for the last name Whitmire. For the veterans among your Whitmire ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Whitmire lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Whitmire life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Whitmire in 1943 was 37, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Whitmire 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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