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Whitting Name Meaning

English: variant of Whiting .

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


Similar surnames: Whiting, Witting, Whitling, Whitten, Brittin, Whitfill, Shiring

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Where is the Whitting family from?

You can see how Whitting families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Whitting family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Whitting families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1840 there were 4 Whitting families living in New York. This was about 44% of all the recorded Whitting's in USA. New York had the highest population of Whitting families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Whitting surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Whitting ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Whitting. 27% of Whitting men worked as a Laborer and 20% of Whitting women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Whitting were Labor and Housewife. .

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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
    27%
  • Farmer
    21%
  • Salesman
    8%
  • Labor
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    20%
  • Maid
    17%
  • Clerk
    17%
  • Housewife
    17%
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Census Records

There are 11,000 census records available for the last name Whitting. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Whitting 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 975 immigration records available for the last name Whitting. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Whitting. For the veterans among your Whitting ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Whitting lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Whitting life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Whitting in 1952 was 45, and 74 in 2004.

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