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Whitmus Family History

Whitmus Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Whitus, Whitman, Titmus, Waitkus, Whitmer, Whitis, Whittum, Whites

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Where is the Whitmus family from?

You can see how Whitmus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Whitmus family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Whitmus families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Whitmus families living in Illinois. This was about 60% of all the recorded Whitmus's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Whitmus families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Whitmus 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 Whitmus ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Whitmus. 100% of Whitmus men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

What Whitmus family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 187 census records available for the last name Whitmus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Whitmus 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Whitmus. 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 141 military records available for the last name Whitmus. For the veterans among your Whitmus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Whitmus lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2000, in the United States, Whitmus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Whitmus in 1965 was 69, and 40 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Whitmus 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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