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Whittburn Family History

Whittburn 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: Whitton, Winburn, Whitehorn, Witthuhn, Whittier, Wilburn, Whitter

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Where is the Whittburn family from?

You can see how Whittburn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Whittburn family name was found in Scotland between 1861 and 1891. The most Whittburn families were found in and Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there was 1 Whittburn family living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Whittburn's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Whittburn families in 1861.
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Census Records

There are 11 census records available for the last name Whittburn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Whittburn 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Whittburn. 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 1 military records available for the last name Whittburn. For the veterans among your Whittburn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Whittburn lifespan?

Average Whittburn life expectancy in 1978 was 78 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Whittburn 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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