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Whittenhall Family History

Whittenhall 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: Whitehall, Whittinghill, Chisenhall, Whitehill, Whittall, Whittingham

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Where is the Whittenhall family from?

You can see how Whittenhall families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Whittenhall family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Whittenhall families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Whittenhall families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Whittenhall's in USA. New York had the highest population of Whittenhall families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Whittenhall 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 Whittenhall ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Salesman
    100%

What Whittenhall family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 503 census records available for the last name Whittenhall. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Whittenhall 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Whittenhall. 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 90 military records available for the last name Whittenhall. For the veterans among your Whittenhall ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Whittenhall lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Whittenhall life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Whittenhall in 1964 was 78, and 71 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Whittenhall

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Whittenhall 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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