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Whisonant Family History

Whisonant Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Swiss French Visinand (see Whisenant).

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


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Where is the Whisonant family from?

You can see how Whisonant families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Whisonant family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Whisonant families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 6 Whisonant families living in South Carolina. This was about 67% of all the recorded Whisonant's in USA. South Carolina had the highest population of Whisonant families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Whisonant 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 Whisonant ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Whisonant. 33% of Whisonant men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Whisonant women worked as a Teacher.

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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
    33%
  • Foreman
    10%
  • Farming
    10%
  • Laborer
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

What Whisonant family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Whisonant. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Whisonant 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 188 immigration records available for the last name Whisonant. 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 312 military records available for the last name Whisonant. For the veterans among your Whisonant ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Whisonant lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Whisonant life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Whisonant in 1948 was 41, and 75 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Whisonant

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Whisonant 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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