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Whittet Family History

Whittet Surname Meaning

Scottish (Perthshire and Angus): variant of Whitehead. Compare Whitted.

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


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Where is the Whittet family from?

You can see how Whittet families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Whittet family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Whittet families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there were 20 Whittet families living in Huntingdonshire. This was about 34% of all the recorded Whittet's in United Kingdom. Huntingdonshire had the highest population of Whittet families in 1891.
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What did your Whittet ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Woodworking Machinist and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Whittet. 100% of Whittet men worked as a Woodworking Machinist and 88% of Whittet women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Woodworking Machinist
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    88%
  • Domestic Duties
    13%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Whittet. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Whittet 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 836 immigration records available for the last name Whittet. 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 628 military records available for the last name Whittet. For the veterans among your Whittet ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Whittet lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Whittet life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Whittet in 1956 was 48, and 87 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Whittet 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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