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Whittfield Family History

Whittfield 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: Whitfield, Whitefield, Winfield, Hatfield, Westfield, Hartfield

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Where is the Whittfield family from?

You can see how Whittfield families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Whittfield family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Whittfield families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Whittfield family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Whittfield's in USA. New York had the highest population of Whittfield families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Whittfield surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Whittfield ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Whittfield. 54% of Whittfield men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Whittfield women worked as a Housework. .

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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
    54%
  • New Worker
    16%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Truck Driver
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    100%
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What Whittfield family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 426 census records available for the last name Whittfield. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Whittfield 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 50 immigration records available for the last name Whittfield. 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 38 military records available for the last name Whittfield. For the veterans among your Whittfield ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Whittfield lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1998, in the United States, Whittfield life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Whittfield in 1974 was 66, and 73 in 1998.

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