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Whissman Family History

Whissman 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: Weissman, Wissman, Whisman, Hassman, Glissman, Rissman, Weissmann

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Where is the Whissman family from?

You can see how Whissman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Whissman family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Whissman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Whissman families living in Kansas. This was about 50% of all the recorded Whissman's in USA. Kansas and 1 other state had the highest population of Whissman families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 67 census records available for the last name Whissman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Whissman 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Whissman. 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 5 military records available for the last name Whissman. For the veterans among your Whissman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Whissman lifespan?

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