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Whitcum Family History

Whitcum 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: Whittum, Whitcomb, Whitus, Whitham, Chittum, White, Witham, Whitney

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Where is the Whitcum family from?

You can see how Whitcum families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Whitcum family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1880. The most Whitcum families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Whitcum families living in Ohio. This was about 43% of all the recorded Whitcum's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Whitcum families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Whitcum surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Whitcum ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Whitcum ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 164 census records available for the last name Whitcum. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Whitcum 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Whitcum. 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 18 military records available for the last name Whitcum. For the veterans among your Whitcum ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Whitcum lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1997, in the United States, Whitcum life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Whitcum in 1965 was 87, and 48 in 1997.

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