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Whitis Family History

Whitis Surname Meaning

Probably a shortened form of English Whitehouse. Compare Whitus.

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


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Where is the Whitis family from?

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

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Whitis. 47% of Whitis men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Whitis women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Whitis were Farm Laborer and Housekeeper.

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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

  • Farmer
    47%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Truck Driver
    6%
  • Farm Laborer
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    60%
  • House Keeper
    20%
  • Housekeeper
    20%

What Whitis family records will you find?

1940 US Federal Census record

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Whitis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Whitis census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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New York Passenger's List record

Passenger Lists

There are 67 immigration records available for the last name Whitis. 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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WW2 US Military draft card

Draft Cards

There are 550 military records available for the last name Whitis. For the veterans among your Whitis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Whitis lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Whitis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Whitis in 1956 was 53, and 67 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Whitis

WhitisGeneral Population19561957199820040255075100YEARAGE OF DEATH
yearWhitisGeneral Population
19565349
19573750
19988175
20046774

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Whitis 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.

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