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Whiskey Family History

Whiskey 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: Hiskey, Whipkey, Whitney, Chisley, Hickey, Huskey, Whitley, Wilkey

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Where is the Whiskey family from?

You can see how Whiskey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Whiskey family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Whiskey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Whiskey families living in Middlesex. This was 100% of all the recorded Whiskey's in United Kingdom. Middlesex had the highest population of Whiskey families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Whiskey 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 Whiskey ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Trapper and Nil were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Whiskey. 100% of Whiskey men worked as a Trapper and 100% of Whiskey women worked as a Nil.

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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 1921

  • Trapper
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Nil
    100%

What Whiskey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 387 census records available for the last name Whiskey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Whiskey 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 49 immigration records available for the last name Whiskey. 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 36 military records available for the last name Whiskey. For the veterans among your Whiskey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Whiskey lifespan?

Between 1991 and 2003, in the United States, Whiskey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Whiskey in 1991 was 22, and 61 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Whiskey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Whiskey 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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