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Whise Family History

Whise 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: White, Wise, Weise, Hise, Hase, Hose, Chase, Meise, Weiss, Hine

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Where is the Whise family from?

You can see how Whise families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Whise family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Whise families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Whise families living in Yorkshire. This was about 86% of all the recorded Whise's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Whise families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Whise 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 312 census records available for the last name Whise. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Whise 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 Whise. 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 86 military records available for the last name Whise. For the veterans among your Whise ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Whise lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1995, in the United States, Whise life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Whise in 1965 was 81, and 85 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Whise 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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