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Whisney Family History

Whisney 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: Whitney, Whisner, Hiskey, Whitner, Whinery, Disney, Whipkey, Chisley

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Where is the Whisney family from?

You can see how Whisney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Whisney family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Whisney family living in Arkansas. This was 100% of all the recorded Whisney's in USA. Arkansas had the highest population of Whisney families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Whisney 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 Whisney ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housemaid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Whisney. 100% of Whisney men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Whisney women worked as a Housemaid.

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housemaid
    100%

What Whisney family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 77 census records available for the last name Whisney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Whisney 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Whisney. 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 7 military records available for the last name Whisney. For the veterans among your Whisney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Whisney lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1997, in the United States, Whisney life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Whisney in 1967 was 79, and 89 in 1997.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Whisney

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Whisney 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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