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Whiren Family History

Whiren 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: Whiten, Wien, White, Haren, Warren, Wire, Wren, Waren, Shire, Shirey

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Where is the Whiren family from?

You can see how Whiren families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Whiren family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Whiren family living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Whiren's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Whiren families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Whiren 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 Whiren ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farming was the top reported job for people in the USA named Whiren. 100% of Whiren men worked as a Farming.

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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

  • Farming
    100%

What Whiren family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 40 census records available for the last name Whiren. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Whiren 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 Whiren. 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 2 military records available for the last name Whiren. For the veterans among your Whiren ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Whiren lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1981, in the United States, Whiren life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Whiren in 1975 was 71, and 76 in 1981.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Whiren

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Whiren 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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