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Whitehorne Family History

Whitehorne Name Meaning

see Whitehorn .

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


Similar surnames: Whitehorn, Whitehouse, Whitmore, Whitestone, Whitehurst, Whiteford

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Where is the Whitehorne family from?

You can see how Whitehorne families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Whitehorne family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Whitehorne families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1840 there were 4 Whitehorne families living in Rhode Island. This was about 80% of all the recorded Whitehorne's in USA. Rhode Island had the highest population of Whitehorne families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Whitehorne surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Whitehorne ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Whitehorne. 35% of Whitehorne 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
    35%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Salesman
    15%
  • Manager
    10%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Whitehorne. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Whitehorne 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 426 immigration records available for the last name Whitehorne. 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 388 military records available for the last name Whitehorne. For the veterans among your Whitehorne ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Whitehorne lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Whitehorne life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Whitehorne in 1967 was 82, and 72 in 2004.

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