This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Whack family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Whack Family History

Whack Surname Meaning

African American: unexplained. This surname is found mainly in the Carolinas.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: 

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Whack family from?

You can see how Whack families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Whack family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Whack families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Whack families living in Warwickshire. This was about 37% of all the recorded Whack's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Whack families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Whack surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Whack ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Whack. 41% of Whack men worked as a Farmer and 29% of Whack women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Whack were Farming and Maid.

View Census Data for Whack | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, England data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    41%
  • Laborer
    26%
  • Carpenter
    12%
  • Farming
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    29%
  • Cook
    22%
  • Laborer
    22%
  • Maid
    15%

What Whack family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Whack. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Whack census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Whack

Passenger Lists

There are 33 immigration records available for the last name Whack. 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.

View all Whack immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 93 military records available for the last name Whack. For the veterans among your Whack ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Whack military records

You've only scratched the surface of Whack family history

Discover More

What is the average Whack lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2003, in the United States, Whack life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Whack in 1960 was 53, and 63 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Whack

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Whack 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Whack family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial