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Whittridge Family History

Whittridge 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: Kittridge, Whiteside, Guttridge, Attridge, Kittredge, Whitledge

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Where is the Whittridge family from?

You can see how Whittridge families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Whittridge family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Whittridge families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Whittridge family living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Whittridge's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Whittridge families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Whittridge surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Whittridge ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Whittridge ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 356 census records available for the last name Whittridge. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Whittridge 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Whittridge. 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 99 military records available for the last name Whittridge. For the veterans among your Whittridge ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Whittridge lifespan?

Between 1957 and 1999, in the United States, Whittridge life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Whittridge in 1957 was 55, and 90 in 1999.

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