This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Whitsitt family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Whitsitt Family History

Whitsitt Surname Meaning

English: variant of Whiteside. This surname is now rare in Britain.

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


Similar surnames: 

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Whitsitt family from?

You can see how Whitsitt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Whitsitt family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Whitsitt families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Whitsitt families living in Worcestershire. This was about 60% of all the recorded Whitsitt's in United Kingdom. Worcestershire had the highest population of Whitsitt families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Whitsitt surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Whitsitt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Whitsitt. 16% of Whitsitt men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Whitsitt women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Whitsitt were Opeartor and Housekeeper.

View Census Data for Whitsitt | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, England data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    16%
  • Carpenter
    10%
  • Operator
    7%
  • Opeartor
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    34%
  • Seamstress
    17%
  • Bookkeeper
    17%
  • Housekeeper
    17%

What Whitsitt family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Whitsitt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Whitsitt census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Whitsitt

Passenger Lists

There are 339 immigration records available for the last name Whitsitt. 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.

View all Whitsitt immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Whitsitt. For the veterans among your Whitsitt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Whitsitt military records

You've only scratched the surface of Whitsitt family history

Discover More

What is the average Whitsitt lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Whitsitt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Whitsitt in 1952 was 36, and 61 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Whitsitt

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Whitsitt 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Whitsitt family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial