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Whitus Family History

Whitus Surname Meaning

English: probably a shortened form of Whitehouse.

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


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Where is the Whitus family from?

You can see how Whitus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Whitus family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Whitus families were found in USA in 1880. In 1861 there was 1 Whitus family living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Whitus's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Whitus families in 1861.
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What did your Whitus ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Whitus. 100% of Whitus 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Whitus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Whitus 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Whitus. 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 205 military records available for the last name Whitus. For the veterans among your Whitus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Whitus lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Whitus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Whitus in 1959 was 49, and 69 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Whitus 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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