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Whisle Family History

Whisle 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: Hisle, Whisler, White, Wise, Hille, Whipple, Weible, Whistler, Wiele

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Where is the Whisle family from?

You can see how Whisle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Whisle family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Whisle families were found in USA in 1880, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Whisle family living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Whisle's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Whisle families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Whisle 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 114 census records available for the last name Whisle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Whisle 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Whisle. 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 19 military records available for the last name Whisle. For the veterans among your Whisle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Whisle lifespan?

Between 1989 and 1998, in the United States, Whisle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Whisle in 1989 was 43, and 94 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Whisle 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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