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Whttaker Family History

Whttaker 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: Whitaker, Whittaker, Whiteaker, Wetter, Wetterer, Whitner, Staker

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Where is the Whttaker family from?

You can see how Whttaker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Whttaker family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Whttaker families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Whttaker families living in New York. This was about 75% of all the recorded Whttaker's in USA. New York had the highest population of Whttaker families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 156 census records available for the last name Whttaker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Whttaker 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Whttaker. 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 14 military records available for the last name Whttaker. For the veterans among your Whttaker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Whttaker 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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