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Whining Family History

Whining 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: Whiting, Twining, Whitling, Widing, Brining, Hirning, Vining, Shiring

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Where is the Whining family from?

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

What did your Whining ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Whining. 100% of Whining women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 58 census records available for the last name Whining. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Whining 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Whining. 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 5 military records available for the last name Whining. For the veterans among your Whining ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Whining 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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