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Whirlwind Family History

Whirlwind 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: Whitling, Harland, Harling, Wilding, Wieland, Herling, Woolwine

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Where is the Whirlwind family from?

You can see how Whirlwind families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Whirlwind family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Whirlwind family living in Mississippi. This was about 20% of all the recorded Whirlwind's in USA. Mississippi and 4 other states had the highest population of Whirlwind families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Whirlwind surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Whirlwind. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Whirlwind 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 Whirlwind. 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 405 military records available for the last name Whirlwind. For the veterans among your Whirlwind ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Whirlwind lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1989, in the United States, Whirlwind life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Whirlwind in 1967 was 79, and 83 in 1989.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Whirlwind 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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