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Whiffler Family History

Whiffler Surname 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: Shiffler, Schiffler, Whistler, Sheffler, Whiffen, Whitler, Heffler

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Where is the Whiffler family from?

You can see how Whiffler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Whiffler family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Whiffler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Whiffler families living in Connecticut. This was about 44% of all the recorded Whiffler's in USA. Connecticut and 1 other state had the highest population of Whiffler families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 110 census records available for the last name Whiffler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Whiffler 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Whiffler. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 30 military records available for the last name Whiffler. For the veterans among your Whiffler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Whiffler lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Whiffler 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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