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Whisnante Family History

Whisnante 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: Whisnant, Whisenant, Whisonant, Hinnant, Weismantel, Winant, Whisman

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Where is the Whisnante family from?

You can see how Whisnante families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Whisnante family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Whisnante family living in Georgia. This was about 50% of all the recorded Whisnante's in USA. Georgia and 1 other state had the highest population of Whisnante families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 19 census records available for the last name Whisnante. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Whisnante 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 Whisnante. 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 35 military records available for the last name Whisnante. For the veterans among your Whisnante ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Whisnante lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2002, in the United States, Whisnante life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Whisnante in 1969 was 72, and 68 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Whisnante 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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