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Whesper Family History

Whesper 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: Wheeler, Chester, Esper, Hepper, Hester, Wester, Vesper, Wiesner

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Where is the Whesper family from?

You can see how Whesper families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Whesper family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Whesper families were found in USA in 1920, United Kingdom in 1891, and Scotland in 1871. In 1891 there was 1 Whesper family living in Cambridgeshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Whesper's in United Kingdom. Cambridgeshire had the highest population of Whesper families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Whesper 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 10 census records available for the last name Whesper. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Whesper 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Whesper. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Whesper. For the veterans among your Whesper ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Whesper lifespan?

Between 1990 and 1995, in the United States, Whesper life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Whesper in 1990 was 78, and 83 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Whesper 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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