Whitmar Family History

Whitmar Surname Meaning

Similar surnames: Whitman, Whitmer, Whitmore, Whitner, Whitmarsh, Chizmar, Whitter, Weitman, Waitman, Weimar

1,000 record(s) for Whitmar

581	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
76	Military Records
52	Immigration Records
702	Census and Voter Lists
242	Member Trees

Where is the Whitmar family from?

You can see how Whitmar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Whitmar family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Whitmar families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Whitmar family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Whitmar's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Whitmar families in 1840.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Whitmar surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Whitmar ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Whitmar.

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

Farmer

43%

Laborer

27%

Farming

11%

Salesman

11%

What Whitmar family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 702 census records available for the last name Whitmar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Whitmar census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Passenger List

There are 52 immigration records available for the last name Whitmar. 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.

Military Records

There are 76 military records available for the last name Whitmar. For the veterans among your Whitmar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

What is the average Whitmar lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Whitmar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Whitmar in 1965 was 71, and 54 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Whitmar ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.