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Whisler Family History

Whisler Surname Meaning

English: variant of Whistler.

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


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Where is the Whisler family from?

You can see how Whisler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Whisler family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Whisler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 27 Whisler families living in London. This was about 32% of all the recorded Whisler's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Whisler families in 1891.
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What did your Whisler ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Whisler. 100% of Whisler men worked as a General Labourer and 100% of Whisler women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Whisler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 15,000 census records available for the last name Whisler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Whisler 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 480 immigration records available for the last name Whisler. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Whisler. For the veterans among your Whisler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Whisler lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Whisler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Whisler in 1954 was 50, and 74 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Whisler

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Whisler 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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