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Whiteson Family History

Whiteson Name Meaning

see Whitson .

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


Similar surnames: Whitson, Whitton, Whitehorn, Hitson, Whitestone, Whitelow, Whiteman

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Where is the Whiteson family from?

You can see how Whiteson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Whiteson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Whiteson families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1840 there was 1 Whiteson family living in Mississippi. This was 100% of all the recorded Whiteson's in USA. Mississippi had the highest population of Whiteson families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Whiteson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Whiteson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Whiteson. 27% of Whiteson men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Whiteson women worked as a Waitress. .

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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
    27%
  • Salesman
    27%
  • Truck Driver
    20%
  • Machinist
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Whiteson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Whiteson 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 137 immigration records available for the last name Whiteson. 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 45 military records available for the last name Whiteson. For the veterans among your Whiteson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Whiteson lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1988, in the United States, Whiteson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Whiteson in 1968 was 66, and 92 in 1988.

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