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Whittemore Family History

Whittemore Name Meaning

English (Bedfordshire): variant of Whitmore .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Whitmore, Whittle, Whittum, Whitelock, Whittaker, Whitler, Whittenton

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Where is the Whittemore family from?

You can see how Whittemore families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Whittemore family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Whittemore families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 91 Whittemore families living in Massachusetts. This was about 37% of all the recorded Whittemore's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Whittemore families in 1840.
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What did your Whittemore ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Whittemore. 16% of Whittemore men worked as a Laborer and 12% of Whittemore women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Whittemore were Truck Driver and Seamstress. .

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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
    16%
  • Farmer
    13%
  • Salesman
    7%
  • Truck Driver
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    12%
  • Housewife
    10%
  • Secretary
    6%
  • Seamstress
    6%
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Census Records

There are 32,000 census records available for the last name Whittemore. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Whittemore 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Whittemore. 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 11,000 military records available for the last name Whittemore. For the veterans among your Whittemore ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Whittemore lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Whittemore life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Whittemore in 1947 was 60, and 82 in 2004.

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