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Whismon Family History

Whismon 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: Whiston, Whisman, Whitton, Whiddon, Whitson, Whitman, Wriston, Wisman

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Where is the Whismon family from?

You can see how Whismon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Whismon family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Whismon families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Whismon family living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Whismon's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Whismon families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 42 census records available for the last name Whismon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Whismon 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 Whismon. 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 8 military records available for the last name Whismon. For the veterans among your Whismon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Whismon lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1981, in the United States, Whismon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Whismon in 1976 was 93, and 92 in 1981.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Whismon 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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