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Whisker Family History

Whisker Surname Meaning

see Wishart.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Whisker family from?

You can see how Whisker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Whisker family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Whisker families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 88 Whisker families living in Yorkshire. This was about 28% of all the recorded Whisker's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Whisker families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Whisker 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 Whisker ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Whisker. 50% of Whisker men worked as a General Labourer and 92% of Whisker women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Whisker were General Farm Labourer and Household Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    50%
  • Incapacitated
    30%
  • General Farm Labourer
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    92%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    3%
  • Domestic Servant
    3%
  • Household Duties
    3%

What Whisker family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Whisker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Whisker 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 363 immigration records available for the last name Whisker. 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 538 military records available for the last name Whisker. For the veterans among your Whisker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Whisker lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2000, in the United States, Whisker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Whisker in 1965 was 48, and 75 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Whisker

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Whisker 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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