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Whisenand Family History

Whisenand Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Swiss French Visinand (see Whisenant).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Whisenand family from?

You can see how Whisenand families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Whisenand family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Whisenand families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 8 Whisenand families living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Whisenand's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Whisenand families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Whisenand 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 Whisenand ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Whisenand. 38% of Whisenand men worked as a Farmer and 67% of Whisenand women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Whisenand were Salesman and Saleslady.

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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

  • Farmer
    38%
  • Farming
    23%
  • Laborer
    12%
  • Salesman
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    67%
  • Saleslady
    34%

What Whisenand family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Whisenand. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Whisenand 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 127 immigration records available for the last name Whisenand. 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 716 military records available for the last name Whisenand. For the veterans among your Whisenand ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Whisenand lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Whisenand life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Whisenand in 1961 was 64, and 80 in 2004.

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