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Whisnont Family History

Whisnont 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, Whiston, Whisenant, Whisonant, Whitton, Whiddon, Whitson

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Where is the Whisnont family from?

You can see how Whisnont families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Whisnont family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Whisnont families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Whisnont family living in Alabama. This was 100% of all the recorded Whisnont's in USA. Alabama had the highest population of Whisnont families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Whisnont 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 23 census records available for the last name Whisnont. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Whisnont 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 Whisnont. 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 10 military records available for the last name Whisnont. For the veterans among your Whisnont ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Whisnont lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1978, in the United States, Whisnont life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Whisnont in 1969 was 87, and 94 in 1978.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Whisnont 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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