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Whisenaut Family History

Whisenaut 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, Whisonant, Whisenand, Whisnant, Whisenhunt, Wisehart

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Where is the Whisenaut family from?

You can see how Whisenaut families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Whisenaut family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Whisenaut families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 42 Whisenaut families living in Alabama. This was about 56% of all the recorded Whisenaut's in USA. Alabama had the highest population of Whisenaut families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Whisenaut surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Whisenaut ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Whisenaut. 37% of Whisenaut men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Whisenaut women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    37%
  • Farmer
    22%
  • Farm Operator
    11%
  • Weaver
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

What Whisenaut family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 465 census records available for the last name Whisenaut. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Whisenaut 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Whisenaut. 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 69 military records available for the last name Whisenaut. For the veterans among your Whisenaut ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Whisenaut lifespan?

Between 1993 and 1995, in the United States, Whisenaut life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Whisenaut in 1993 was 59, and 77 in 1995.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Whisenaut

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Whisenaut 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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