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Willhite Family History

Willhite Surname Meaning

Variant of Wilhite a surname of German origin.

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


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Where is the Willhite family from?

You can see how Willhite families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Willhite family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Willhite families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Willhite families living in Essex. This was 100% of all the recorded Willhite's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Willhite families in 1891.
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What did your Willhite ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Willhite. 33% of Willhite men worked as a Farmer and 19% of Willhite women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Willhite were Farm Laborer and Housewife.

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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

  • Farmer
    33%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Farming
    7%
  • Farm Laborer
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    19%
  • Maid
    12%
  • Housekeeper
    10%
  • Housewife
    10%

What Willhite family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 10,000 census records available for the last name Willhite. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Willhite 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 223 immigration records available for the last name Willhite. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Willhite. For the veterans among your Willhite ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Willhite lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Willhite life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1962. The average life expectancy for Willhite in 1949 was 67, and 74 in 2004.

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