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Whittacer Family History

Whittacer 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: Whittaker, Whitaker, Whittier, Whitter, Whiteaker, Whitner, Whistler

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Where is the Whittacer family from?

You can see how Whittacer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Whittacer family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Whittacer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Whittacer family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Whittacer's in USA. New York had the highest population of Whittacer families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Whittacer 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 Whittacer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Whittacer. 100% of Whittacer 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 215 census records available for the last name Whittacer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Whittacer 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Whittacer. 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 18 military records available for the last name Whittacer. For the veterans among your Whittacer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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