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Whitlaker Family History

Whitlaker 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: Whitaker, Whittaker, Whiteaker, Whitler, Whitner, Whistler, Westlake

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Where is the Whitlaker family from?

You can see how Whitlaker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Whitlaker family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Whitlaker families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Whitlaker families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Whitlaker's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Whitlaker families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Whitlaker 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 Whitlaker ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Whitlaker. 100% of Whitlaker 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 309 census records available for the last name Whitlaker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Whitlaker 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Whitlaker. 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 16 military records available for the last name Whitlaker. For the veterans among your Whitlaker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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