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Whismore Family History

Whismore 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: Whitmore, Wilmore, Wigmore, Chesmore, Dismore, Grismore, Whitmire

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Where is the Whismore family from?

You can see how Whismore families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Whismore family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Whismore families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Whismore family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Whismore's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Whismore families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Whismore 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 97 census records available for the last name Whismore. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Whismore 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Whismore. 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 13 military records available for the last name Whismore. For the veterans among your Whismore ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Whismore lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1978, in the United States, Whismore life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Whismore in 1965 was 61, and 71 in 1978.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Whismore 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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