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Whiney Family History

Whiney 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: Whitney, Whinery, Hiney, Winey, White, Hines, Haney, Whaley, Hine

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Where is the Whiney family from?

You can see how Whiney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Whiney family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Whiney families were found in USA in 1880. In 1861 there were 4 Whiney families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Whiney's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Whiney families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Whiney 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 556 census records available for the last name Whiney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Whiney 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Whiney. 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 66 military records available for the last name Whiney. For the veterans among your Whiney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Whiney lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2001, in the United States, Whiney life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Whiney in 1974 was 49, and 84 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Whiney 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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