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Whisman Family History

Whisman Surname Meaning

Origin undetermined.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Whisman family from?

You can see how Whisman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Whisman family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Whisman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 14 Whisman families living in Leicestershire. This was about 30% of all the recorded Whisman's in United Kingdom. Leicestershire and 1 other county had the highest population of Whisman families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Whisman 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 Whisman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Whisman. 24% of Whisman men worked as a Farmer and 28% of Whisman women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Whisman were Farming and Housework.

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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
    24%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Truck Driver
    7%
  • Farming
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    28%
  • Housewife
    14%
  • Teacher
    14%
  • Housework
    10%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Whisman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Whisman 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 130 immigration records available for the last name Whisman. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Whisman. For the veterans among your Whisman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Whisman lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Whisman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Whisman in 1953 was 38, and 72 in 2004.

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