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Whisemant Family History

Whisemant 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: Whisenant, Wiseman, Whiteman, Whisonant, Whisman, Whisenand, Whisnant

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Where is the Whisemant family from?

You can see how Whisemant families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Whisemant family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Whisemant family living in Alabama. This was about 33% of all the recorded Whisemant's in USA. Alabama and 2 other states had the highest population of Whisemant families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Whisemant 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 45 census records available for the last name Whisemant. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Whisemant 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Whisemant. 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 32 military records available for the last name Whisemant. For the veterans among your Whisemant ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Whisemant lifespan?

Average Whisemant life expectancy in 1973 was 67 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Whisemant

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Whisemant 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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