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Whitnah Family History

Whitnah 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: Whitney, Whitner, Whitman, Whitham, White, Winch, Witham, Weith

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Where is the Whitnah family from?

You can see how Whitnah families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Whitnah family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Whitnah families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Whitnah family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Whitnah's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Whitnah families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Whitnah 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 Whitnah ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farming and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Whitnah. 34% of Whitnah men worked as a Farming and 60% of Whitnah women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Whitnah were Laborer and 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

  • Farming
    34%
  • Farmer
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    60%
  • Teacher
    40%
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Census Records

There are 790 census records available for the last name Whitnah. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Whitnah 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 57 immigration records available for the last name Whitnah. 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 87 military records available for the last name Whitnah. For the veterans among your Whitnah ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Whitnah lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2002, in the United States, Whitnah life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Whitnah in 1960 was 66, and 56 in 2002.

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