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Whooper Family History

Whooper 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: Hooper, Cooper, Looper, Hopper, Woomer, Hoover, Hoeper, Hooker

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Where is the Whooper family from?

You can see how Whooper families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Whooper family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Whooper families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there were 3 Whooper families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Whooper's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Whooper families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Whooper 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 Whooper ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Whooper. 60% of Whooper men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    60%
  • Attendant
    40%

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Census Records

There are 154 census records available for the last name Whooper. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Whooper 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Whooper. 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 52 military records available for the last name Whooper. For the veterans among your Whooper ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Whooper lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2002, in the United States, Whooper life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Whooper in 1976 was 52, and 76 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Whooper

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Whooper 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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