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Whisenhant Family History

Whisenhant 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, Whisenhunt, Whisonant, Whisenand, Whisnant, Wisehart

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Where is the Whisenhant family from?

You can see how Whisenhant families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Whisenhant family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Whisenhant families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there was 1 Whisenhant family living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Whisenhant's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Whisenhant families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Whisenhant 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 Whisenhant ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Whisenhant. 45% of Whisenhant men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    45%
  • Farmer
    34%
  • Pumper
    23%

What Whisenhant family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 834 census records available for the last name Whisenhant. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Whisenhant 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Whisenhant. 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 88 military records available for the last name Whisenhant. For the veterans among your Whisenhant ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Whisenhant lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2000, in the United States, Whisenhant life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Whisenhant in 1965 was 53, and 80 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Whisenhant

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Whisenhant 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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