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Whiskman Family History

Whiskman 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: Whisman, Hickman, Whitman, Wickman, Wisman, Wiseman, Weissman, Wikman

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Where is the Whiskman family from?

You can see how Whiskman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Whiskman family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Whiskman family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Whiskman's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Whiskman families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Whiskman 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 11 census records available for the last name Whiskman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Whiskman 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 Whiskman. 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 Whiskman. For the veterans among your Whiskman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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