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Whisner Family History

Whisner Surname Meaning

Perhaps an altered form of German Wiesner.

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


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Where is the Whisner family from?

You can see how Whisner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Whisner family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Whisner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there were 2 Whisner families living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Whisner's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Whisner families in 1841.
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What did your Whisner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Whisner. 28% of Whisner men worked as a Laborer and 23% of Whisner women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Whisner were Painter and Housekeeper.

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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

  • Laborer
    28%
  • Farmer
    22%
  • Farming
    7%
  • Painter
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    23%
  • Clerk
    12%
  • Teacher
    12%
  • Housekeeper
    12%

What Whisner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Whisner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Whisner 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 218 immigration records available for the last name Whisner. 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 954 military records available for the last name Whisner. For the veterans among your Whisner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Whisner lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Whisner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Whisner in 1953 was 47, and 66 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Whisner 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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