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Whitcome Family History

Whitcome Name 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: Whitcomb, Whitcombe, Whitmore, White, Welcome, Whitton, Whitlock

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Where is the Whitcome family from?

You can see how Whitcome families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Whitcome family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Whitcome families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Whitcome families living in New York. This was about 33% of all the recorded Whitcome's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Whitcome families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Whitcome surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Whitcome ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Whitcome. 50% of Whitcome men worked as a Laborer. .

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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 1940

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Labor
    17%
  • Proprietor
    17%
  • Mechanic
    17%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Whitcome. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Whitcome 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 106 immigration records available for the last name Whitcome. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 150 military records available for the last name Whitcome. For the veterans among your Whitcome ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Whitcome lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2003, in the United States, Whitcome life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Whitcome in 1955 was 58, and 87 in 2003.

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