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Whisennand Family History

Whisennand 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: Whisenand, Whisenant, Whisonant, Whisnant, Whisenhunt, Whitehead

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Where is the Whisennand family from?

You can see how Whisennand families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Whisennand family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Whisennand families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 21 Whisennand families living in Indiana. This was about 58% of all the recorded Whisennand's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Whisennand families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Whisennand 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 Whisennand ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Whisennand. 43% of Whisennand men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    43%
  • Owner Operator
    29%
  • Laborer
    29%

What Whisennand family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 325 census records available for the last name Whisennand. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Whisennand 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Whisennand. 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 89 military records available for the last name Whisennand. For the veterans among your Whisennand ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Whisennand lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Whisennand life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Whisennand in 1963 was 65, and 69 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Whisennand

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Whisennand 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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