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Whittal Family History

Whittal Name Meaning

see Whittle and Whitehall .

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


Similar surnames: Whittall, Whitton, Whitty, Mittal, Whitman, Whittle, Whitter, Whitt

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Where is the Whittal family from?

You can see how Whittal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Whittal family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Whittal families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1880 there were 4 Whittal families living in Michigan. This was about 80% of all the recorded Whittal's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Whittal families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Whittal surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Whittal ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Whittal. 100% of Whittal men worked as a Farmer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Whittal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Whittal 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 246 immigration records available for the last name Whittal. 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 244 military records available for the last name Whittal. For the veterans among your Whittal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Whittal lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2001, in the United States, Whittal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Whittal in 1966 was 62, and 64 in 2001.

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