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Whipner Family History

Whipner 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: Whitner, Whisner, Whitney, Whinery, Wainer, Hiner, Weiner, Wapner

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Where is the Whipner family from?

You can see how Whipner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Whipner family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Whipner family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Whipner's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Whipner families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 10 census records available for the last name Whipner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Whipner 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Whipner. 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 1 military records available for the last name Whipner. For the veterans among your Whipner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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