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Whisant Family History

Whisant 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: Whisnant, Winant, Wiant, Whisenant, Whisonant, Whisman, Whiston

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Where is the Whisant family from?

You can see how Whisant families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Whisant family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1891 and 1920. The most Whisant families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Whisant family living in Stirlingshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Whisant's in Scotland. Stirlingshire had the highest population of Whisant families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Whisant 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 Whisant ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Whisant. 34% of Whisant men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Whisant women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Farming
    34%
  • New Worker
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

What Whisant family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 202 census records available for the last name Whisant. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Whisant 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Whisant. 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 16 military records available for the last name Whisant. For the veterans among your Whisant ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Whisant lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1980, in the United States, Whisant life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Whisant in 1967 was 67, and 58 in 1980.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Whisant

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Whisant 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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