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Whitver Family History

Whitver 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: Whitner, Whitter, Whitler, Whitmer, White, Whitney, Whitaker

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Where is the Whitver family from?

You can see how Whitver families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Whitver family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Whitver families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 23 Whitver families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Whitver's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Whitver families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Whitver surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Whitver ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Salesman
    100%
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Census Records

There are 559 census records available for the last name Whitver. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Whitver 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 71 immigration records available for the last name Whitver. 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 214 military records available for the last name Whitver. For the veterans among your Whitver ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Whitver lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Whitver life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Whitver in 1964 was 70, and 88 in 2002.

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