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Whithaker Family History

Whithaker 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: Whitaker, Whittaker, Whiteaker, Whitner, Whittier, Toothaker, Whitter

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Where is the Whithaker family from?

You can see how Whithaker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Whithaker family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Whithaker families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Whithaker families living in Mississippi. This was about 67% of all the recorded Whithaker's in USA. Mississippi had the highest population of Whithaker families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Whithaker surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Whithaker ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Home was the top reported job for people in the USA named Whithaker. 100% of Whithaker women worked as a Home. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Home
    100%
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Census Records

There are 111 census records available for the last name Whithaker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Whithaker 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Whithaker. 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 2 military records available for the last name Whithaker. For the veterans among your Whithaker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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