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Whiz Family History

Whiz 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: Shi, Chi, Wei, White, Shim, Chin, Wein, Welz, Weir, Aziz

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Where is the Whiz family from?

You can see how Whiz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Whiz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Whiz family living in Washington. This was 100% of all the recorded Whiz's in USA. Washington had the highest population of Whiz families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Whiz 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 428 census records available for the last name Whiz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Whiz 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 Whiz. 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 38 military records available for the last name Whiz. For the veterans among your Whiz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Whiz lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1999, in the United States, Whiz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Whiz in 1971 was 69, and 40 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Whiz 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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