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Whistenhunt Family History

Whistenhunt 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: Whisenhunt, Whisenant, Whitehurst, Whitenight, Eisenhut, Whittenburg

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Where is the Whistenhunt family from?

You can see how Whistenhunt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Whistenhunt family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Whistenhunt families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 36 Whistenhunt families living in Arkansas. This was about 78% of all the recorded Whistenhunt's in USA. Arkansas had the highest population of Whistenhunt families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Whistenhunt 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 Whistenhunt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Labor were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Whistenhunt. 50% of Whistenhunt men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Whistenhunt women worked as a Labor.

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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
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Labor
    100%

What Whistenhunt family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 328 census records available for the last name Whistenhunt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Whistenhunt 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 Whistenhunt. 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 56 military records available for the last name Whistenhunt. For the veterans among your Whistenhunt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Whistenhunt lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1984, in the United States, Whistenhunt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Whistenhunt in 1977 was 79, and 48 in 1984.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Whistenhunt

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Whistenhunt 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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