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Whiteplume Family History

Whiteplume 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: Whitehouse, Whipple, Whiteside, Whitestone, Whittle, Whitelaw

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Where is the Whiteplume family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Whiteplume 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 Whiteplume ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Whiteplume. 100% of Whiteplume 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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 71 census records available for the last name Whiteplume. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Whiteplume 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 Whiteplume. 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 15 military records available for the last name Whiteplume. For the veterans among your Whiteplume ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Whiteplume lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Whiteplume life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Whiteplume in 1963 was 44, and 53 in 2004.

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