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Whishner Family History

Whishner 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: Wishner, Whisner, Whitner, Whistler, Wisener, Wisner, Weisner

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Where is the Whishner family from?

You can see how Whishner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Whishner family name was found in the USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Whishner family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Whishner's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Whishner families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Whishner 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 11 census records available for the last name Whishner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Whishner 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Whishner. 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 1 military records available for the last name Whishner. For the veterans among your Whishner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Whishner lifespan?

Average Whishner life expectancy in 1972 was 53 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Whishner 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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