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Whitmyer Family History

Whitmyer Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Wittmeyer.

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


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Where is the Whitmyer family from?

You can see how Whitmyer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Whitmyer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Whitmyer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 36 Whitmyer families living in New York. This was about 26% of all the recorded Whitmyer's in USA. New York had the highest population of Whitmyer families in 1880.
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What did your Whitmyer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Whitmyer. 36% of Whitmyer men worked as a Truck Driver and 34% of Whitmyer women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Whitmyer were Builder and Housekeeper.

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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

  • Truck Driver
    36%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Salesman
    18%
  • Builder
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    34%
  • Saleswoman
    34%
  • Housekeeper
    34%

What Whitmyer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Whitmyer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Whitmyer 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 53 immigration records available for the last name Whitmyer. 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 518 military records available for the last name Whitmyer. For the veterans among your Whitmyer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Whitmyer lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Whitmyer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Whitmyer in 1962 was 69, and 88 in 2004.

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