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Whisson Family History

Whisson Surname Meaning

from Wissant (Pas‐de‐Calais). Some bearers may belong with (2).

possibly for someone who lived by a place marked by white sand or at a place so named (Old English hwīt + sand).

Compare Thomas de la Witesand 1236 in Löfvenberg (Surrey).

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Whisson family from?

You can see how Whisson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Whisson family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Whisson families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 19 Whisson families living in London. This was about 54% of all the recorded Whisson's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Whisson families in 1891.
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What did your Whisson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Builders Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Whisson. 100% of Whisson men worked as a Builders Labourer and 93% of Whisson women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Builders Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    93%
  • Nil
    8%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Whisson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Whisson 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 185 immigration records available for the last name Whisson. 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 90 military records available for the last name Whisson. For the veterans among your Whisson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Whisson lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1985, in the United States, Whisson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Whisson in 1967 was 77, and 58 in 1985.

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