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Whitmere Family History

Whitmere 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: Whitmore, Whitmer, Whitmire, Whitner, Whitter, Whitler, Whitmyer

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Where is the Whitmere family from?

You can see how Whitmere families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Whitmere family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Whitmere families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 13 Whitmere families living in Ohio. This was about 30% of all the recorded Whitmere's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Whitmere families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Whitmere surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Whitmere ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Operator and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Whitmere. 32% of Whitmere men worked as an Operator and 100% of Whitmere women worked as a Teacher. .

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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

  • Operator
    32%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Farmer
    13%
  • Carpenter
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%
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What Whitmere family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 733 census records available for the last name Whitmere. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Whitmere 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Whitmere. 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 43 military records available for the last name Whitmere. For the veterans among your Whitmere ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Whitmere lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1989, in the United States, Whitmere life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Whitmere in 1979 was 81, and 79 in 1989.

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