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Whisehunt Family History

Whisehunt 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: Whisenhunt, Whisenant, Wisehart, Whitehurst, Wehunt, Whisonant

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Where is the Whisehunt family from?

You can see how Whisehunt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Whisehunt family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Whisehunt family living in Alabama. This was about 33% of all the recorded Whisehunt's in USA. Alabama and 2 other states had the highest population of Whisehunt families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 57 census records available for the last name Whisehunt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Whisehunt 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Whisehunt. 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 21 military records available for the last name Whisehunt. For the veterans among your Whisehunt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Whisehunt lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Whisehunt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Whisehunt in 1966 was 74, and 21 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Whisehunt 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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