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Whytee Family History

Whytee 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: Whyte, White, Wythe, Shytle, Woytek, Whyde, Whiten, Whited, Whites

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Where is the Whytee family from?

You can see how Whytee families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Whytee family name was found in Scotland in 1901. In 1901 there was 1 Whytee family living in Fife. This was 100% of all the recorded Whytee's in Scotland. Fife had the highest population of Whytee families in 1901.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Whytee surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 15 census records available for the last name Whytee. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Whytee 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Whytee. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Whytee. For the veterans among your Whytee ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Whytee lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Whytee 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Whytee

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