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Whisennant Family History

Whisennant 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, Hinnant

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Where is the Whisennant family from?

You can see how Whisennant families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Whisennant family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Whisennant family living in Colorado. This was about 50% of all the recorded Whisennant's in USA. Colorado and 1 other state had the highest population of Whisennant families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Whisennant 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 43 census records available for the last name Whisennant. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Whisennant 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Whisennant. 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 4 military records available for the last name Whisennant. For the veterans among your Whisennant ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Whisennant lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1993, in the United States, Whisennant life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Whisennant in 1968 was 64, and 68 in 1993.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Whisennant

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Whisennant 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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